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  • Acoustics and Signal Processing
  • Oceanography and Underwater Acoustics

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  • Estimating acoustic source parameters in underwater environments is challenging due to pervasive noise.
  • Conventional methods often struggle with low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions, limiting accuracy.
  • Robust parameter estimation is crucial for underwater acoustic source tracking and analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, noise-insensitive cost function for estimating the speed of harmonic acoustic sources undergoing uniform linear motion.
  • To enhance the robustness of parameter estimation algorithms in low SNR scenarios.
  • To improve computational efficiency in acoustic parameter estimation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a cost function that weighs and integrates received tone energy in the time-frequency plane.
  • Integrated the law of observed instantaneous frequency into weight calculation for enhanced noise resilience.
  • Utilized the differentiability of the cost function for efficient parameter estimation.
  • Processed real-world ocean noise data from SWellEx-96 experiments.

Main Results:

  • The developed cost function demonstrated superior anti-noise capabilities compared to conventional methods.
  • Accurate estimation of acoustic source speed was achieved even under significant ocean noise interference.
  • The method confirmed robustness in low signal-to-noise ratio conditions.
  • High computing efficiency was observed due to the differentiable nature of the cost function.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed noise-insensitive cost function offers a robust and efficient solution for estimating acoustic source speed in challenging underwater environments.
  • This advancement is particularly beneficial for applications requiring reliable parameter estimation under low SNR conditions.
  • The method shows significant potential for improving underwater acoustic surveillance and monitoring systems.