Title :
Applications of bottom backscattering theories to experiments
Author_Institution :
Thomson Marconi Sonar, Bagneux, France
fDate :
28 Sep-1 Oct 1998
Abstract :
It is attempted to explain some backscattering strengths measurements by means of plane wave theories of scattering from a fluid sediment. In the absence of a precise knowledge of the physical properties of the sediment, the interpretation is not evident. Nevertheless, vertical insonification appears to be a useful tool
Keywords :
acoustic wave scattering; backscatter; geophysical techniques; oceanographic techniques; seafloor phenomena; sediments; sonar; underwater sound; 10 to 40 kHz; acoustic scattering; backscattering strength; bottom backscattering; experiment; fluid sediment; marine sediment; measurement technique; ocean; plane wave theories; seafloor; sonar; theory; underwater sound; vertical insonification; Acoustic scattering; Acoustic waves; Backscatter; Fluctuations; Frequency; Sea measurements; Sediments; Sonar measurements; Surfaces; Volume measurement;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '98 Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Nice
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5045-6
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1998.725799
