Acoustic observations of suspended participate matter in the ocean

CLOUDS of suspended particulate matter in the ocean have been observed by satellite 1 , sensed by nephelometers 2 , and sampled by water bottles. We present here evidence that it may be possible to observe oceanic suspended particulate matter acoustically. The particulate matter discussed is thought...

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Published in:Nature (London) 1975-04, Vol.254 (5499), p.413-415
Main Authors: PRONI, J. R., RONA, D. C., LAUTER, C. A., SELLERS, R. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:CLOUDS of suspended particulate matter in the ocean have been observed by satellite 1 , sensed by nephelometers 2 , and sampled by water bottles. We present here evidence that it may be possible to observe oceanic suspended particulate matter acoustically. The particulate matter discussed is thought to have arisen from a dredging operation. It is also thought that the suspended matter is present at lower concentrations than any in any other case recorded acoustically 3 . Certain questions, as yet unresolved, regarding acoustic scattering strengths are also discussed.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/254413a0