Acoustic Modeling for Volumetric Sonar Systems

Daniel C. Brown, Shawn F. Johnson, Jason H. Philtron, Cale F. Brownstead

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Abstract

Volumetric synthetic aperture sonar systems image scenes used to create three-dimensional imagery of the seabed sub-bottom. Modeling and simulation is helpful in both the design of these sensors and the prediction of performance - especially in complex environments. A point-based sonar signal model (PoSSM) has been configured to replicate recent experiments in a test environment with a layered sediment bed. This model includes diffuse (incoherent) and specular (coherent) interface scattering from sediment interfaces and diffuse volumetric scattering. Modeling results are quantitatively compared to field data and good agreement is shown near the sediment interfaces. The agreement within the sediment volume is worse, likely owing to sediment inhomogeneities (e.g. embedded rocks) and texture not represented by the model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOCEANS 2022 Hampton Roads
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665468091
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 OCEANS Hampton Roads, OCEANS 2022 - Hampton Roads, United States
Duration: Oct 17 2022Oct 20 2022

Publication series

NameOceans Conference Record (IEEE)
Volume2022-October
ISSN (Print)0197-7385

Conference

Conference2022 OCEANS Hampton Roads, OCEANS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHampton Roads
Period10/17/2210/20/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oceanography
  • Ocean Engineering

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