Abstract
This paper presents a stochastic model of a turbulent shallow-water acoustic channel. The model utilizes a Monte Carlo realization method to predict signal transmission conditions. The main output from the model are statistical descriptions of the signal-to-multipath ratio (SMR) and signal fading. Probability density functions of signal envelope are evaluated by Pearsons's Skew-Kurtosis Chart, generally predicting Ricean fading. Dynamic calculations of SMR by the model overcome the main inconveniences of deterministic calculations, providing “smooth” instead of “noisy” curves as a result. Dynamic calculations of SMR and fading are concluded to provide more intelligible and realistic results than deterministic calculations
Original language | English |
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Journal | I E E E Journal of Oceanic Engineering |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 523-532 |
ISSN | 0364-9059 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |