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A direct digital acquisition system
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A distributed ID assignment and topology discovery protocol for underwater acoustic networks
(CMRE, 2017/11)This paper presents a new protocol to self assign node IDs in an Underwater Acoustic Network (UAN). The proposed solution, termed DIVE for Distributed Id assignment and topology discoVEry, is fully distributed and ... -
A fast display processor for sonar echoes
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1979/12)This paper presents a display processor for a CRT, which shows a horizontal projection of underwater targets. Sonar echoes are drawn as short lines across a 50 beam, in random scan and with 50 Hz refresh. The high speed ... -
A fast field model for three-dimensional wave propagation in stratified environments based on the global matrix method
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1986/03)A three-dimensional fast field program (FFP) model based on the global matrix method will be presented. Compared to traditional propagator matrix methods, the global matrix method allows for a more efficient, and, furthermore, ... -
A general purpose software system for applications in different fields of physics
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1979/12)The paper presents the principle of a software system (FTSS) developed by the Danish Defence Research Establishment (DDRE) for applications in different fields of physics. Software is made up by independent modules exchanging ... -
A high frequency approach for seabed vegetation characterization
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1997)This paper focuses on the characterization of seabed vegetation, an interesting problem in a lot of Mediterranean sea coastal sites since water quality and pollution degree can be efficaciously solved by investigating the ... -
A high resolution seismic sequence analysis of the Malta Plateau
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1999/05)A high resolution seismic study of the Malta Plateau was conducted to characterize the Quaternary sediment layers, mapping their regional extent and determining the environmental conditions during their deposition. Seismic ... -
A mechanical model for estimating the motion of low altitude satellites with respect to the Earth's surface
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1965/08)The principles and design of a mechanical model used for demonstrating or approximately estimating the motion of low altitude satellites with respect to the earth's surface are described. -
A method for determining absolute velocities from hydrographic data
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1987/07)This study describes a procedure for deriving the characteristics of large-scale climatic currents from -
A method for determining absolute velocities from hydrographic data: the numerical code
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1988/02)The numerical procedure associated with the inverse method of Peggion (1987) is described. The model equations are formulated on a spherical-shell coordinate system. The method is applied to a limited area of the basin of ... -
A method for the three-dimensional reconstruction of underwater objects
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1996/10)This report describes a method to estimate the three-dimensional aspects of underwater objects using a sequence of sonar images. The data are recorded by a sector scanning sonar, carried by an underwater vehicle which ... -
A method of estimating the influence of ship's noise on ambient noise measurements
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1982/06)Ambient noise measurements are often adversely affected by noise from passing ships. Here, a method is presented which allows the estimation of this influence. The method is especially suitable for shallow water applications. ... -
A method to quantify shortfalls and cost benefits for the MO 2015 ASW advanced concepts study
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1997/06)An ASW Advanced Concepts Study (ACS) has been initiated as part of Phase 2 of NATO Study, "Implications of New Technology for Maritime Operations in 2015". In this paper, a method to assess ASW search operations is described ... -
A micro-programmable correlator for real-time radar processing
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1979/12)This paper presents a novel design of a multibit, digital correlator for incoherent scatter radar observations. By utilizing bit-slice microprocessor elements and internal control by microcode instructions, a high-speed ... -
A microcomputer-controlled digital acquisition and analysis system for the expendable bathythermograph
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1985/10)For a number of years the expendable bathythermograph (XBT) has been an important tool for basic and applied oceanographic survey work. This has led to a significant body of work being done on the accuracy of the XBT system ... -
A modular approach to signal processing
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1979/12)This paper outlines work in progress on modular systems for beamforming and signal processing. The modules described were developed using commercially available digital L.S.I circuits and the emphasis during development ... -
A modular signal processing software development system
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1979/12)A software development system is being built by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to aid production of modular signal processing software for U. S. Navy airborne ASW platforms using the Navy's Advanced Signal Processor ... -
A neural-network-fusion architecture for automatic extraction of oceanographic features from satellite remote sensing imagery
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1999/06)This report describes an approach for automatic feature detection from fusion of remote sensing imagery using a combination of neural network architecture and the Dempster-Shafer (DS) theory of -
A new ambient noise imaging system for ANI, passive and bistatic active acoustic imaging in shallow water
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1997)Shallow water active and passive sonars can be usefully complimented by broadband Ambient Noise Imaging (ANI) systems. The first AN1 system was largely analogue, produced good images at 38 m range, but was bulky and permitted ... -
A noise directionality model including variable bathymetry
(NATO. SACLANTCEN, 1997)In this paper we investigate the noise directionality due to distributed surface sources m several envtronments with a uniformly sloping sea bed. Of particular interest are frequency dependence and the question of the ...