Fundamentals of Acoustic Backscatter Imagery

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Abstract:

This report summarizes various multidisplinary subjects that play an important role in the operation, processing, and interpretation of acoustic backscattering systems and their data. The subject matter covered includes the physics of wave propagation and scattering, basic imaging system engineering, mode of standard survey operations, processing methodology, and marine geology and geophysics.

Author(s):
Nishimura, Clyde E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC MARINE PHYSICS BRANCH
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Oct 1995-Sep 1996
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA333800
Pagination:
0071

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/FR/7420-97-9848
Monitor Series:
NIMA/MD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Space; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*ACOUSTICS, *WAVE PROPAGATION, *BACKSCATTERING, ERROR ANALYSIS, ACOUSTIC IMAGES, DATA ACQUISITION, SERIES(MATHEMATICS), TEST METHODS, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, SURVEYS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustics, Optics
Keyword(s):
LAMBERTIAN SCATTERING, PE35139B
Report Date:
1997 Oct 20
Creation Date:
1998 Jan 21