Title :
Sonics in the sea
Author :
Batchelder, Laurence
Author_Institution :
Submarine Signal Div., Raytheon Co., Waltham, Mass.
Abstract :
This paper outlines the fundamental aspects of the technology of sonar. Particular attention is given to the properties of the ocean that limit the propagation of underwater sound and to the inherent background noises that limit the performance of sonar. The basic choices that are available in design to meet these limitations are discussed and the present state of the art is described in broad terms.
Keywords :
Acoustic noise; Acoustic propagation; Background noise; Marine vehicles; Radar; Sea surface; Sonar detection; Sonar equipment; Underwater vehicles; Water;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1965.4247
