Acoustic Remote Sensing Applications [Paperback]

This book, which is divided into three parts, gives a state-of-the-art report on technical developments in instrumentation and on theoretical advancements in acoustic remote sensing. It explains the utilization of acoustic techniques in studies related to the structure of the lower atmosphere and oceans and discusses various atmospheric and oceanic applications. The potential and limitations of acoustic remote sensing are also described. This book will be useful to researchers, graduate students, and teachers interested in the structure of the atmosphere and oceans.From the Contents: Atmospheric Acoustics and Instrumentation.- Physical Grounds for Acoustic Remote Sensing of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer; Technological Development of Atmospheric Echosounders; Sodar Systems.- Radio Acoustic Sounding Systems; Applications in the Atmosphere.- Turbulent Structure Parameters; Sodar Detection and its Application; Ocean Acoustics.- Acoustic Remote Sensing of Ocean Flows; Atmosphere Interactions; Range-Average Inversions in Ocean Acoustic Tomography; Currents and Effluent Plume Dilutions; Acoustic Propagational Characteristics and Tomography Studies.The reader gets information on acoustic remote sensing and its applications from the very basics to the latest developments by renowned experts.Springer Book ArchivesDE