Proceedings of MTS/IEEE Oceans'79 Conference
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| Town & Country Convention Center, San Diego, California | September 17-19, 1979 |
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Table of Contents
VOLUME 1
Nontechnical content
Front cover and table of contents
Back cover
Acoustics
Chair(s): C.W. Spofford, Science Applications, Inc.
FIR Digital Filters in a Linear Array Processor, Rabinder N. Madan, pp. 1-5
TAP III Beamforming System, Lawrence J. Rennie, pp. 6-13
A Sonar Time Delay Using Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs), H. R. Widditsch, pp. 14-20
A Layer-Indexed Reflection Model for Multilayered Media, W. J. Vetter and F. M. El-Hawary, pp. 21-26
A Wide Range Sonar System for Oceanic Investigations, F. R. Hess and M. H. Orr, pp. 27-32
Acoustics - Array Techniques and Spacial Coherence
Chair(s): Robert Vent, Naval Ocean Systems Center
Undersea Acoustic Signal Coherence Fluctuations, Kenneth A. Faucher, pp. 33-39
Directivity Index of Partially Random Sonobuoy Arrays, J. V. Thorn, N. O. Booth, and J. C. Lockwood, pp. 40-43
Underwater Acoustic Instrumentation for Multi-Element Arrays, O. Z. Bluy, pp. 44-47
Platform Location in Underwater Acoustics, José M. F. Moura, pp. 48-53
Suspended Kevlar Array Technology, Richard C. Swenson, pp. 54-58
Acoustics - Biological and Environmental Measurement
Chair(s): Robert Vent, Naval Ocean Systems Center
Acoustic Measurement of Fish Schools Using Array Phase Information, Darrell R. Jackson and Gary L. Thomas, p. 59
Acoustic Techniques for Assessing the Density and Distribution of Suspended Particulate in the Marine Environment, William C. Acker, p. 60
The Application of Hydroacoustic Techniques to Determine the Spatial and Distribution and Abundance of Fishes in the Nearshore Area in the Vicinity of Thermal Generating Stations, G. L. Thomas, pp. 61-63
A Versatile Sonar System for Fisheries Research and Management Applications, Alan R. Wirtz and William C. Acker, pp. 64-68
Underwater Sound Signals Received on Geophones and Hydrophones off San Diego, California, John Northrop and T. E. Stixrud, pp. 69-74
Acoustics - Propagation
Chair(s): John Northrop, Naval Ocean Systems Center
Limits on Signal Coherence in the Random Ocean Environment: An Overview, Lewis B. Dozier, pp. 75-81
Wave Measurements Required for Acoustics, Wayne Coleman, p. 82
An Oceanographic Model of Mesoscale Phenomena with Applications to Underwater Acoustics, L. S. Blumen, J. S. Hanna, and A. D'Amico, p. 83
Acoustic Propagation in Surface Duets Using the Radiation Transport Equation, H. L. Wilson and F. D. Tappert, pp. 84-91
Acoustics - Signal Processing I
Chair(s): Daniel Alspat, ORINCON
A Unified Method of Broadband Acoustic Characterization for Fish Schools, Channels, and Range-Extended Targets, R. A. Altes and W. J. Faust, pp. 92-99
The Measurements of Relative Q of Ocean Sub-Bottom by Digital Signal Processing Techniques, K. Sivaprasad and M. Yildiz, pp. 100-103
CCD/SAW Sonar Beamforming, G. A. Gilmour, B. F. Brown, and J. R. Lane, pp. 104-108
Acoustics - Signal Processing II
Chair(s): William Marsh, NOSC
Coherent Detection of Signals with Time-Varying Parameters Using Multiple Observations, Dale Barbour, pp. 109-111
An Application of Pattern Recognition Techniques to Side Scan Sonar Data, M. F. Czarnecki, pp. 112-119
A Theoretical Model for Data Analysis of a High Resolution Subbottom Survey, R. Bolus, K. Sivaprasad, and A. D. Frost, pp. 120-123
Acoustics - Transducers and Sonar Systems
Chair(s): Joel Young, Ametek-Straza Division
Advances in Flextensional Transducer Design, W. J. Marshall, J. A. Pagliarini, and R. P. White, pp. 124-129
High Data Rate Acoustic Telemetry, Salvatore D. Morgera, pp. 130-136
A 32 KW Doppler Sonar, Eric Slater and Robert Pinkel, pp. 137-141
New Capabilities for Side Scan Sonar Systems, Martin Klein, pp. 142-147
A Doppler Sonar Controller, L. Occhiello and R. Pinkel, pp. 148-152
Advanced Surface Craft
Chair(s): Thomas G. Lang, Semi-Submerged Ship Corporation
Habitatuation of Crew Performance, Stress and Mood Aboard a SWATH and Monohull Vessel, Steven F. Wiker and Ross L. Pepper, pp. 153-158
The Use of Semi-Submerged Ships to Support New Technology at Sea, T. G. Lang, C. B. Bishop, and W. J. Sturgeon, pp. 159-166
Development and Potential of an Easily Transportable, Light, Utility Air Cushion Vehicle, Jacksel M. Broughton, pp. 167-171
Advanced Technology
Chair(s): Gabriel M. Giannini, Giannini Institute
Developments in Underwater Electric Propulsion Motors, Gabriel M. Giannini and Joseph F. McCartney, pp. 172-176
Application of Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries to Marine Requirements, Joseph F. McCartney and Thomas J. Lund, pp. 177-185
Undersea Optic Fiber Cable-Design of a Physical Testing Program, Raymond A. Smith, Harry M. Brinser, and Charles A. Pieroni, pp. 186-190
A New Radio-Facsimile Marine Weather Chart Receiver, R. D. Smith, p. 191
Cross-Tie Memory, D. S. Lo, C. J. Cosimini, L. H. Johnson, and M. C. Paul, pp. 192-195
Air-Sea Interface Instrumentation
Chair(s): Barry Oakes, The Johns Hopkins University
An Aircraft Deployed Buoy for Ocean Surface Meteorological Measurements, C. V. Nelson, R. F. Gasparovic, D. Speers, and D. Nowak, pp. 196-199
Shipboard Meteorological Data System, Kenneth R. Peal, pp. 200-206
A Barometer for Remote Locations and Data Buoys, T. M. Dauphinee and H. P. Klein, pp. 207-210
Measurement of Wind Wave Related Turbulence Using an Array of Impellor and Current Meters, David Shonting, John Roklan, and Paul Temple, p. 211
Buoy Systems - Data Retrieval and Analysis
Chair(s): Kirk Zimmerman, NOAA Data Buoy Office
The Status of Data Produced by NDBO Wave Data Analyzer (WDA) Systems, Kenneth E. Steele and Marshall D. Earle, pp. 212-220
NBDO Large Discus and NOMAD Buoy Calibrations with WRANSAC, Joseph E. Murphy, pp. 221-225
Detection of NDBO Wave Measurement System Malfunctions, Kenneth E. Steele and Gary E. Marks, pp. 226-236
Real-Time Reporting of Broadband Wave Directional Spectra by NDBO Buoys, E. L. Burdette, F. J. Wilem, and K. E. Steele, pp. 237-244
Buoy Systems - Technology
Chair(s): Rod Mesacar, Oregon State University; Rick Swenson, NORDA
DOPY - A Minimum Motions Drifting Data Buoy, Ulrich Petersohn and Peter Diekmann, pp. 245-249
A Spar Buoy Oceanographic Telemetry System, Edward G. Divis, p. 250
Brookhaven National Laboratory's Spar Buoy Oceanographic Telemetry System (SBOTS): Software Engineering in an Oceanic Information System, James Lofstrand, p. 251
Cables and Connections
Chair(s): Walter L. Bacon; Pam Downes-Hurst, Hydro Products, Inc.
Observations of the Complex Vibrations of a Long Tow-Wire and an Empirical Draw Law, Charles Alexander, p. 252
Fiber Optic Video Transmission System Employing Pulse Frequency Modulation, S. J. Cowen, pp. 253-259
Underwater Interconnection Considerations, R. Deguardi, pp. 260-264
Computer Applications
Chair(s): Glen N. Williams, Texas A&M University
A Versatile Oceanographic Data-Logger, Robert C. Abbott, pp. 265-268
Concepts and Criteria for a Sea Use Plan, Thomas J. Marhevko and John A. Magiera, pp. 269-274
Optimizing Systems and Scenarios, Paul A. Lux and James P. Lux, pp. 275-280
Distributed Systems Design for Tactical Applications, L. D. Anderson, B. W. Manning, L. J. Slechta, and T. O. Wolff, pp. 281-287
Current Measurement Instrumentation
Chair(s): Bill Woodward, NOAA; Bill Gundry, InterOcean
A Microcomputer Based System for Current-Meter Data Acquisition, Ralph T. Cheng and Jeffrey W. Gartner, pp. 288-291
An Ocean Current Profiler Using Doppler Sonar, F. D. Rowe and J. W. Young, pp. 292-297
Dynamic Calibration of Electromagnetic Flow Meters, P. M. Cunningham, R. T. Guza, and R. L. Lowe, pp. 298-301
The Inverted Echo Sounder, David S. Bitterman Jr. and D. Randolph Watts, pp. 302-306
Development of the Vector Measuring Current Meter, Stephen Wald, pp. 307-311
A Water Velocity Sensor for the Measurement of Three Dimensional Turbulence, Charles Y. Der, pp. 312-319
Diving Technology I
Chair(s): Bob McGuire, McDermott Divers Division
Underwater Intervention Equipment: Observation, Lock-Out, Rescue (Dry Transfer), H. G. Delauze and J. F. Faugere, pp. 320-325
Diver Escape Capsule, E. Kassem and A. Seireg, pp. 326-331
Diver Helmet Mounted Television System, John A. Robinson, pp. 332-341
Diving Technology II
Chair(s): Tom Angel, Santa Fe International; Chuck Meeks, Hydro Products, Inc.
Commercial and Military Diving in the United States Today, C. A. Bartholomew, pp. 342-347
Deep Sea Diver Speech Distortion-A Chemical-Stress Effect?, Harb S. Hayre, pp. 348-352
Diver Communications System for Saturated Diving Applications, R. J. Decesari and R. Cram, pp. 353-358
Development of a Hyperbaric Blower, Clifford R. Tyner, pp. 359-364
Electromagnetic Systems for Ocean Surface Monitoring and Communications
Chair(s): Donald M. Bolle, Brown University
Preliminary Results of the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Short Pulse Radar Ocean Waves Sensing Program, F. C. Jackson, W. T. Walton, D. M. LeVine, J. Eckerman, and R. Kutz, p. 365
Buoyant Module VHF Antenna Design for Submerged Systems/Aircraft Communications, R. J. Decesari, pp. 366-372
Predicting the Performance of Low-Angle Microwave Search Radars-- Targets, Sea Clutter, and the Detection Process, G. W. Ewell, M. M. Horst, and M. T. Tuley, pp. 373-378
Coastal Ocean Dynamics Radar (CODAR): NOAA's Surface Current Mapping System, M. W. Evans and T. M. Georges, pp. 379-384
The Relationship Between Ocean Surface Structure and the Synthetic Aperature Radar Imagery of Ocean Waves, Daniel D. Evans, pp. 385-390
Fisheries
Chair(s): Richard Ford, San Diego State University
Global Tuna Production Systems: Long Range Planning Under Conditions of Uncertainty, Dennis M. King, p. 391
Economic Aspects of the Open Ocean Fishery Resources Development, Wlodzimierz M. Kaczynski, pp. 392-397
Benzo(a)pyrene: Studies of the Effects of this Ubiquitous Pollutant on Fishes, Harold Puffer, Keith Duncan, Erik Von Hofe, Delaine Winkler, Gary Brewer, and Sukdeb Mondal, pp. 398-400
Ice and Arctic Engineering
Chair(s): Chuck Richardson, Naval Ocean Systems Center
Design of Small-Craft Harbors for Ice Conditions, C. Allen Wortley, pp. 401-406
Response to Oil Spills in the Arctic Environment: A Review, Barbara Morson and Ed Sobey, pp. 407-414
Instrumentation
Chair(s): Tim Dauphinee, National Research Council of Canada
Techniques for High-Speed Winch Deployment of Cable Suspended Deep-Ocean Instrumented Payloads, Derek J. Bennett, pp. 415-420
Sea Floor System for an In-Situ Heat Transfer Experiment, L. O. Olson and J. G. Harrison, pp. 421-423
Marine Materials
Chair(s): Howard R. Talkington, Naval Ocean Systems Center
Material and Design Considerations for Thermal Imager Windows in Marine Service, Jerry D. Stachiw and Donald L. Endicott Jr., pp. 424-439
Performance Bases for the Use of Aramid Fiber in Marine Applications, J. J. Pigliacampi and P. G. Riewald, pp. 440-449
Tethered Float Breakwater, James D. Clinkenbeard, pp. 450-453
Supercorroding Alloys for Ocean Applications, Stanley A. Black, pp. 454-459
Pressure Tolerant Electronic Systems, Jerry L. Sutton, pp. 460-469
Naval Architecture
Chair(s): Tom Lang, Semi-Submerged Ship Corporation
Design and Operation of Offshore Gravity and Displacement Terminals, E. G. Frankel, pp. 470-476
The Glomar Explorer as a Deep Ocean Drilling and Coring Ship, S. B. Wetmore and J. F. McNary, pp. 477-487
Navigation
Chair(s): John Clark, Manager Magnavox Systems
The Design of Dynamic Ship Positioning Control Systems Using Extended Kalman Filtering Techniques, M. J. Grimble, R. J. Patton, and D. A. Wise, pp. 488-497
The Design of a Dynamic Positioning System, Michael S. Triantafyllou, pp. 498-506
LBL NAV - An Acoustic Transponder Navigation System, James L. Christensen, pp. 507-512
Shoreline Detection with Sonars Using Spatial Correlation, M. A. Chramiec and J. F. Bartram, pp. 513-518
Using Error Propagation Methods to Study Various Tracking Algorithms, Larry A. Anderson, pp. 519-524
Ocean Energy - I
Chair(s): Roger Fuller, Lockheed, Sunnyvale, CA
Preliminary Designs of OTEC Cold Water Pipe for Grazing and Moored Plants, D. Hove, P. Grote, and D. Hervey, pp. 525-526
SEAS: A System for Undersea Storage of Thermal Energy, J. D. Powell and J. R. Powell, pp. 527-532
Kelp Farm: Buoy, Structure and Mooring, James F. McNary, pp. 533-540
Flap Type Weather Proof Ocean Wave Energy Converter, Frank H. Hsu, pp. 541-545
Environmental Impact Assessment for Operational OTEC Platforms, M. Dale Sands, pp. 546-547
Ocean Energy - II
Chair(s): Joseph R. Vadus, Nat'l Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Mini-OTEC Test, Robert L. Waid, pp. 548-552
Ocean Wave Energy Concepts, Michael E. McCormick, pp. 553-558
Coriolis Program: A Review of the Status of the Ocean Turbine Energy System, P. B. S. Lissamen and R. L. Radkey, pp. 559-565
Salinity Gradient Energy Conversion, Gurmukh D. Mehta, Satish C. Jain, Malcolm D. Fraser, Sam J. Senatore, and Harold L. Rothstein, pp. 566-571
Ocean Measurements by Fluorometry
Chair(s): Ed Brainard, Environmental Devices Corporation
Background Problems in Fluorometric Dye Measurement in Natural Water, Donald W. Pritchard, pp. 572-582
Review of Fluorometric Techniques and Instrumentation, George Turner, pp. 583-585
Continuous Oil-in-Water Measurements by Fluorometry, Robert R. Hiltabrand, pp. 586-588
Ocean Mining
Chair(s): Peter Fisher, California State-Northridge
Ocean Mining in the Decade of the 1980's: Problems and Profits, J. Robert Moore, p. 589
Potential Sand and Gravel Resources in Santa Monica and San Pedro Bays: Southern California, R. H. Osborne, R. C. Scheidermann Jr., T. R. Nardin, A. S. Harper, K. L. Brodersen, J. Kabakoff, and J. M. Waldron, pp. 590-597
Ocean Profile and Bottom Instrumentation
Chair(s): Jack Jaeger, Hydro Products, Inc.
An XBT Digital Recording and Display System, Roderick Mesecar and James Wagner, pp. 598-601
BUMP and Underwater Acoustic Television, A. Gordon, G. Mackelberg, S. J. Watson, S. Cowen, and B. Castile, p. 602
The Doppler Telemetry System for Free Fall Penetrometer, A. Zielinski and T. R. Chari, pp. 603-606
Interpretation of Velocity Profiles Measured by Freely Sinking Probes, Peter J. Hendricks and George Rodenbusch, p. 607
Ocean Wave Instrumentation
Chair(s): Bernard LeMehaute, Univ. of Miami
A High-Resolution, Ocean Wave Gauge Array System, C. A. Keller, G. B. Irani, and R. D. Chapman, pp. 608-613
Remote and Synoptic Water Wave Measurements by Aerial Photography: A Model, Experimental Results and an Application, David Sheres, pp. 614-622
Coastal and Laboratory Wavestaff System, R. E. Flick, R. L. Lowe, M. H. Freilich, and J. C. Boylls, pp. 623-625
Mathematical Representation of Random Gravity Waves in the Ocean, T. T. Kadota, pp. 626-627
Physical Oceanography
Chair(s): J. Michael Park, Computer Sciences Corporation
Modeling of Oil Migration in Puget Sound, Joseph Karpen and Jerry Galt, pp. 628-634
Field Study of Pollutant Migration in the Vicinity of a Coastal Front, E. Waddell, J. Karpen, and P. Debrule, pp. 635-641
A Five-Letter Word for Map, Phillip M. Cohen, pp. 642-647
The Spreading of Sand Tracers Under Water Waves: Laboratory and Field Investigations, Martin C. Miller and Paul D. Komar, pp. 648-653
Seasat and Aircraft Sensor Observations
Chair(s): Dr. Thomas W. Thompson, Science Applications, Inc.
Preliminary Geophysical Evaluation of the Visible and Infrared Radiometer (VIRR) on Seasat-A, E. P. McClain and R. A. Marks, p. 654
Altimeter Height and Timing Bias Report, G. H. Born, H. H. Hagar, M. E. Parke, J. M. Diamante, B. C. Douglas, C. C. Goad, C. F. Martin, S. L. Smith III, B. D. Tapley, W. F. Townsend, R. Kolenkiewicz, J. G. Marsh, and J. A. Whitehead, p. 655
GOASEX Workshop SAR Panel Results, F. I. Gonzalez, R. C. Beal, W. E. Brown, P. S. DeLeonibus, J. W. Sherman III, J. F. R. Gower, D. Lichy, D. B. Ross, C. L. Rufenach, and R. A. Shuchman, p. 656
Seasat Microwave Sensor Observations in the Gulf of Alaska
Chair(s): W. Linwood Jones, Langley Research Center
GOASEX Workshop Results from the Seasat-1 Scanning Multichannel Microwave Radiometer, R. L. Bernstein, V. Cardone, K. Katsaros, R. Lipes, A. Riley, D. Ross, and C. Switft, p. 657
Scatterometer Ocean Surface Wind Results From the Gulf of Alaska Seasat Experiment, W. Linwood Jones, George J. Dome, Williard J. Pierson, and Frank J. Wentz, p. 658
Seasat Altimeter Wave Height Comparisons, M. Byrne, L. Fedor, D. Hammond, J. Lorell, and N. Mongnard, p. 659
Intercomparison of the SEASAT, SASS, SMMR and Altimeter Derived Winds, L. S. Fedor, W. L. Grantham, E. M. Bracalente, C. T. Swift, and V. Cardone, p. 660
Security of Offshore Resourses
Chair(s): Frank J. Augustine, RAMCOR, Inc.
Managing Offshore Resources: The Next 20 Years, Robert D. Crane, pp. 661-668
The Nature of the Threat to Offshore Resources, Frank J. Augustine, pp. 669-671
"A Perspective: The Role of Law Enforcement in the Ocean Environment", Martin F. Pera, pp. 672-677
Space Shuttle Support
Chair(s): Harry Junker, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Retrieval Equipments, An Overview, Arthur J. Schlosser, pp. 678-680
The Solid Rocket Booster Dewatering Set, Kenneth R. Fishel, pp. 681-684
The SRB Parachutes and Frustum Retrieval Equipments, S. David Hultberg, pp. 685-690
The SRB Retrieval Support Craft, Robert L. Watts, pp. 691-694
Contingency Situations and Plans for Retrieval of Solid Rocket Boosters of the NASA Space Shuttle, Ronald E. Jones, pp. 695-699
Systems Engineering
Chair(s): Jim Coffman, Hydro Products Inc.
Airships --- Basis for a New Oceanic Capability, J. Gordon Vaeth, pp. 700-703
A Versatile and Mobile Instrumentation System for Concept Simulation, Field Test, and Evaluation, R. W. Fidler and P. N. Carlton, pp. 704-707
Marine Environment Test Range, Mary D. Johnson and Frank C. Wilson, pp. 708-713
Closed-Loop Trainer for Offshore Platform Installation, H. Van Calcar and D. C. Peterson, pp. 714-719
Evaluation of an FM/CW Range Measurement System for VTOL Landing, Dean G. Krenz, David R. Colvin, Stanley K. Miyashiro, and Francis E. Morris, pp. 720-726
Underseas Vehicles - I
Chair(s): Gary Bane, Rockwell Autonetics
Technical Challenge of Discrete Suction LFC Vehicles, Kenneth H. Rogers, pp. 727-732
An Untethered, Unmanned Submersible, P. Heckman and H. McCracken, pp. 733-737
Detection of Oil-Water Interfaces in Sunken Oil Tankers, D. L. McKeown, K. R. George, and S. W. Young, pp. 738-742
Underseas Vehicles - II
Chair(s): Frank Busby, Frank Busby Associates
The Work Systems Package - Remote Work Experience, Robert L. Wernli, pp. 743-751
A Potassium Superoxide (KO2) Life Support for Deep Quest, Y. S. Li, pp. 752-757
Information Exchange in Tethered Vehicle Systems, Robert Cram, pp. 758-763
Ocean Testing of Motion Compensating Crane and Kevlar Tether Cable Dynamics for an Unmanned Deep Submersible Using Real Time Spectral Analysis, I. Roy Yumori, pp. 764-771
SCRIBE: Data Acquisition in a Submersible, James L. Galloway and Ron C. Teichrob, pp. 772-776
Water Pollution and Marine Ecology
Chair(s): W. Muellenhoff, Undersea Research Corporation; Bob Hulbert, San Diego State University
Southern California Outer Continental Shelf Baseline Studies: Intercalibration of Participating Hydrocarbon Laboratories, J. R. Payne, P. J. Mankiewicz, J. E. Nemmers, R. E. Jordan, S. Brenner, I. Venkatesan, B. W. de Lappe, R. W. Risebrough, G. F. Gould, and M. L. Moberg, pp. 777-785
Characterization of Baseline Environmental Data from the Gulf of Mexico Using Multivariate Analysis Techniques - An Approach Toward Impact Assessment, C. E. Comiskey, W. M. Willis, C. R. Hinkle, and R. A. McCord, p. 786
The Ecosystem of an Active Oil and Gas Field Analysis and Simulation, Ivan T. Show Jr. and Kenneth Fucik, p. 787
Use of Submersibles in Marine Biological Surveys, Andrew L. Lissner, pp. 788-789