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Trans-dimensional joint inversion of seabed scattering and reflection data.

Gavin Steininger¹, Jan Dettmer, Stan E Dosso

¹School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 3P6, Canada. gsteinin@uvic.ca

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This study enhances seabed characterization by jointly inverting acoustic scattering and reflection data. Advanced Bayesian sampling improves resolution of seabed roughness and geoacoustic properties.

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Area of Science:

Geophysics
Acoustics
Oceanography

Background:

Accurate characterization of seabed properties is crucial for various marine applications.
Traditional methods often struggle to resolve complex seabed interface roughness and geoacoustic profiles simultaneously.
Seabed acoustic properties influence signal propagation and scattering.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and apply a trans-dimensional Bayesian approach for joint inversion of acoustic scattering and reflection data.
To improve the resolution of seabed interface roughness parameters (spectral strength, exponent, cutoff) and geoacoustic profiles.
To investigate the impact of including reflection data and a trans-dimensional auto-regressive error model on inversion results.

Main Methods:

Application of trans-dimensional (trans-D) Bayesian sampling.
Joint inversion of acoustic scattering and reflection data.
Modeling of fluid sediment layers over an elastic basement.
Incorporation of a trans-D auto-regressive error model to account for correlated residuals.

Main Results:

Joint inversion of scattering and reflection data significantly improves the resolution of seabed roughness and geoacoustic parameters compared to scattering-only inversion.
The trans-D auto-regressive error model further enhances scattering resolution.
The trans-D model effectively distinguishes between strongly and weakly correlated residual errors, leading to more robust inversion outcomes.

Conclusions:

Joint inversion of acoustic scattering and reflection data provides a more comprehensive understanding of seabed properties.
The trans-dimensional Bayesian approach, particularly with an auto-regressive error model, offers superior resolution and accuracy in seabed characterization.
This methodology advances the capability to resolve complex seabed interface roughness and geoacoustic structures.