Acoustic ducting by shelf water streamers at the New England shelfbreak

Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
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Abstract

Greater sound speed variability has been observed at the New England shelfbreak due to a greater influence from the Gulf Stream with increased meander amplitudes and frequency of Warm Core Ring (WCR) generation. Consequently, underwater sound propagation in the area also becomes more variable. This paper presents field observations of an acoustic near-surface ducting condition induced by shelf water streamers that are related to WCRs. The field observations also reveal the subsequent disappearance of the streamer duct due to the passage of a WCR filament. These two water column conditions are investigated with sound propagation measurements and numerical simulations.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Acoustic ducting by shelf water streamers at the New England shelfbreak
Series title Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
DOI 10.1121/10.0020348
Volume 3
Issue 8
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher Acoustic Society of America
Contributing office(s) Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description 086001, 5 p.
Country United States
Other Geospatial Atlantic Ocean, New England Shelfbreak
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