On backward scattering of acoustic waves in a turbulent atmosphere and intensity of SODAR echo-signals

The backscattering of acoustic waves in the atmosphere has been studied with an absolutely calibrated sodar and a measuring complex at a 300-m meteorological mast (HMM). It has been shown that the backward differential cross-section of the atmosphere and excess attenuation of sound are by an order o...

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Published inMeteorologische Zeitschrift (Berlin, Germany : 1992) Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 349 - 356
Main Author Yuri S. Rusakov
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Borntraeger 30.08.2007
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Summary:The backscattering of acoustic waves in the atmosphere has been studied with an absolutely calibrated sodar and a measuring complex at a 300-m meteorological mast (HMM). It has been shown that the backward differential cross-section of the atmosphere and excess attenuation of sound are by an order of magnitude greater than formerly recognized. The effects have been qualitatively justified on the basis of consideration of the small-scale turbulence intermittence and a model of sound scattering on the ensemble of local inhomogeneities.
ISSN:0941-2948
DOI:10.1127/0941-2948/2007/0229