Title :
The perturbation characterization of reverberation from a wind-generated bubbly ocean surface. I. Theory and a comparison of backscattering strength predictions with data
Author_Institution :
Naval Underwater Warfare Center, New London, CT, USA
fDate :
7/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A joint surface roughness/volumetric perturbation scattering theory is utilized to characterize bubbly ocean surface reverberation. Backscattering strength predictions are shown to be consistent with observed reverberation phenomena such as critical wind speeds, excess levels due to volumetric scattering, and saturation
Keywords :
backscatter; bubbles; oceanographic techniques; oceanography; reverberation; underwater sound; backscattering strength predictions; bubbly ocean surface reverberation; critical wind speeds; excess levels; perturbation characterization; reverberation; saturation; scattering strength; statistical analysis; surface roughness/volumetric perturbation scattering theory; volumetric scattering; wind-generated bubbly ocean surface; Acoustic scattering; Backscatter; Oceans; Reverberation; Rough surfaces; Sea surface; Surface acoustic waves; Surface roughness; Surface waves; Wind speed;
Journal_Title :
Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of
