This book is a research monograph on high-Frequency Seafloor Acoustics.
It is the first book in a new series sponsored by the Office of Naval
Research on the latest research in underwater acoustics. It provides a
critical evaluation of the data and models pertaining to high-frequency
acoustic interaction with the seafloor, which will be of interest to
researchers in underwater acoustics and to developers of commercial and
military sonars. Models and data are presented so as to be readily
usable, backed up by extensive explanation. Much of the data is new, and
the discussion in on two levels: concise descriptions in the main text
backed up by extensive technical appendices. This monograph will provide
ready access to data and current models and a clear path through a
somewhat confusing literature. There is an extensive bibliography, and
the main text points towards the essential literature.