Parametric analysis of echosounder performance.

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Authors
Fuller, Robert Judson
Subjects
acoustic radar
echosounder
acoustic sounder
Advisors
Walters, Donald L.
Date of Issue
1985-09
Date
September 1985
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en_US
Abstract
An echosounder is used to probe various atmospheric parameters. An acoustic wave is transmitted into the atmosphere and information deduced from the backscattered energy. This thesis seeks to understand the range limitations of the echosounder and to explore methods to quantify atmospheric turbulence parameters at a given range. The propagation of the acoustic energy, including the effects of excess attenuation, are modeled to predict the performance of an echosounder when various parameters are changed. The electronics of an existing echosounder are investigated to understand inherent or design limitations.
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https://hdl.handle.net/10945/21481
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Physics
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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155 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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