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  • Ocean acoustics
  • Sonar systems
  • Underwater acoustics

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  • Bistatic ocean bottom reverberation is a significant interference source in bistatic sonar systems.
  • Interference stripes in reverberation patterns can mislead target detection.
  • Existing one-way propagation models are insufficient for analyzing the two-way process in reverberation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the mechanism behind interference stripes in bistatic reverberation.
  • To develop a model that accurately describes the two-way propagation process.
  • To investigate the influence of environmental factors on reverberation patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction of a two-dimensional (2-D) cross term analysis.
  • Derivation of an analytical formula to predict the positions of bright interference stripes.
  • Validation of the 2-D analysis using field data from the continental shelf.

Main Results:

  • The 2-D cross term analysis accounts for mode coupling within and between incident and scattering paths.
  • The derived formula accurately predicts interference stripe positions.
  • Observed variations in interference stripes correlate with the 2-D cross term theory predictions.

Conclusions:

  • The 2-D cross term analysis provides a robust framework for understanding bistatic reverberation.
  • This method accurately models the complex two-way propagation.
  • The findings enhance the capability for accurate target detection in bistatic sonar systems.