Modeling underwater communication links

Jens M. Hovem, Shefeng Yan, Xueshan Bao, Hefeng Dong

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Abstract

Design and operation of underwater acoustic communications systems require a capacity to model the acoustic preparation conditions under various environmental conditions. For the frequencies of interest to most applications in connection to ocean sensor networks ray tracing technique is normally the preferred method. In this study we use a newly developed acoustic propagation model, called PlaneRay. The model is based on classical ray theory but with a novel routine for the determination of all eigenrays connecting a source with receivers. For each eigenray the model calculates the trajectories, travel times and amplitudes and constructs the complete frequency response by coherent addition of all the multiple arrivals. The paper describes the model and its capabilities are illustrated with examples for bottom-to-surface and bottom-to-bottom communication links in Barents and Norwegian Sea at different seasons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2nd Int. Conf. Sensor Technol. Appl., SENSORCOMM 2008, Includes
Subtitle of host publicationMESH 2008 Conf. Mesh Networks; ENOPT 2008 Energy Optim. Wireless Sensors Networks; UNWAT 2008 Under Water Sensors Sys.
Pages679-686
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Sensor Technologies and Applications, SENSORCOMM 2008 - Cap Esterel, France
Duration: 25 Aug 200831 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2nd Int. Conf. Sensor Technol. Appl., SENSORCOMM 2008, Includes: MESH 2008 Conf. Mesh Networks; ENOPT 2008 Energy Optim. Wireless Sensors Networks, UNWAT 2008 Under Water Sensors Systems

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Sensor Technologies and Applications, SENSORCOMM 2008
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityCap Esterel
Period25/08/0831/08/08

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