DocumentCode
588338
Title
Standard-target calibration of sonar systems for quantitative backscattering applications
Author
Foote, K.G.
Author_Institution
Woods Hole Oceanogr. Instn., Woods Hole, MA, USA
fYear
2012
fDate
14-19 Oct. 2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
5
Abstract
The principles of the standard-target sonar-calibration method are reviewed. Protocols for calibrating scientific echo sounders, multibeam sonars, and a parametric sonar are outlined, and examples are presented. The range of frequencies presently spanned by the standard-target method is 1-3200 kHz. This includes both narrowband and continuously broadband systems as configured for measurement use in the field. Advantages of accuracy, operational convenience, and cost effectiveness are noted.
Keywords
backscatter; calibration; echo; sonar; standards; continuously broadband systems; frequency 1 kHz to 3200 kHz; multibeam sonars; narrowband systems; parametric sonar; protocols; quantitative backscattering; scientific echo sounders; standard-target sonar-calibration; Acoustic beams; Acoustic measurements; Acoustics; Calibration; Sonar measurements; Transducers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Oceans, 2012
Conference_Location
Hampton Roads, VA
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-0829-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404823
Filename
6404823
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