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A two-way parabolic equation that accounts for multiple scattering
Joseph F Lingevitch1, Michael D Collins, Michael J Mills
1Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA. jfl@aslan.nrl.navy.mil
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|August 21, 2002
Summary
A new parabolic equation method accurately models wave scattering in complex environments. This approach handles multiple scattering and range-dependent media for improved acoustic and electromagnetic simulations.
Area of Science:
- Acoustics
- Electromagnetics
- Computational Physics
Background:
- Accurate modeling of wave propagation and scattering is crucial in various scientific fields.
- Existing methods often face limitations with complex media and multiple scattering phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To derive and validate a two-way parabolic equation accounting for multiple scattering.
- To develop a robust numerical method for wave propagation in range-dependent environments.
Main Methods:
- A range-dependent medium is discretized into range-independent regions.
- Wave fields are decomposed into outgoing and incoming components.
- Rational approximations are employed for operator square roots and interface conditions.
- An iterative scheme solves for fields at vertical interfaces.
Main Results:
- The derived two-way parabolic equation effectively models multiple scattering.
- The method demonstrates accuracy in handling range-dependent media.
- Successful application to scattering from waveguide features and compact objects.
Conclusions:
- The proposed parabolic equation method offers a powerful tool for wave scattering problems.
- This approach enhances the simulation of complex acoustic and electromagnetic scenarios.
- It provides a computationally efficient alternative for analyzing waveguide and object scattering.