A MATHEMATICAL MODEL to aid in the Design and Evaluation of a Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) System

Abstract

<p> The literature on relevant parameters used in the model is reviewed. </p> <p> A Rigid Mathematical Model and a Stochastic Model are developed to describe acoustic propagation in the medium. </p> <p> The two models are used to determine bounds on the design parameters for a hypothetical shipborne SONAR System. </p> <p> The System so designed is evaluated on the basis of measurements made at sea. </p>