Undersea acoustic research

Abstract

This is the final report of Contract N00014-77-C-0196 between the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Office of Naval Research for the contract period l January 1977 to 28 February 1983. This contract supported a broad program of research and development in underwater acoustics related to present and future Navy systems and requirements. The bulk of this contract research was conducted from 1977 to 1981, during which time the categories outlined below were all areas of active research. (Between 1981 and 1983 the contract remained in effect, although only in the area of bottom acoustics and at a reduced level.) The primary contract products are the published technical reports and papers listed below. These reports give detailed descriptions of the research work and the specialized techniques, methods, and instrumentation developed to support this research program. The final report contains a brief review of the program highlights and a bibliography of associated reports.