An acoustical exploration technique for detecting oil trapped under sea ice

Authors

  • H.W. Kwan Tech. Univ. of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, Canada
  • H.W. Jones Tech. Univ. of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, Canada

Keywords:

geophysical prospecting, sea ice, sonar, acoustical exploration, oil, mode conversion, ultrasound

Abstract

Reviews in outline the theoretical and practical aspects of an acoustical method of detecting oil trapped under sea ice. Following discussion of the theoretical problems, information relating to acoustical mode conversion in the ultrasound reflected from the lower side of the ice is presented. An experiment in a large salt water tank, with about 80 cm of ice, is described and the results are related to theory which is presented. A commentary on the lessons learned from this experiment is given. An outline of the design for a prototype field apparatus is presented.

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Published

1985-04-01

How to Cite

1.
Kwan H, Jones H. An acoustical exploration technique for detecting oil trapped under sea ice. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1985 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];13(2):45-52. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/543

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (1985)

Section

Technical Articles

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