High-frequency Acoustic Propagation in the Presence of Oceanographic Variability
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چکیده
Broadband mid-to-high frequency (0.6-18 kHz) acoustic wave propagation in shallow coastal waters (< 20 m) is influenced by a variety of oceanographic conditions. Physical parameters such as temperature and salinity as well as hydrodynamic parameters such as surface waves, tide and current can influence amplitude and travel time of signal transmissions. In this paper a unique set of simultaneous ocean and acoustic observations that reveal interesting temporal behavior of the acoustic signal and its correlation with environmental variability are presented. The temporal variations in salinity, including those induced by the semi-diurnal tides and a northerly wind event, are accurately predicted by using the measured acoustic signals and temperature profile.
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