User Manual for the Microsoft Window Edition of the Scanning Fast-Field Program (WSCAFFIP) Version 3.0

摘要

The Scanning Past-Field Program (SCAFFIP) is an atmospheric acoustic propagation model that incorporates many of the effects of the environment on the sound field such as geometrical spreading, refraction, diffraction, molecular absorption, and complex ground impedance. SCAFFIP provides the user with the attenuation levels with range and frequency for a given geometry and meteorological profile. The meteorological profile and geometry provides the model with the ability to calculate the sound speed profile. The geometry profile is required because of the angular dependence of the sound speed on the wind direction relative to the direction of propagation. This model works over a flat earth and non-turbulent atmosphere. Even with these restrictions, the model performs very well for many Scenarios. The model contains a user-friendly interface that requires a minimum amount of information to run the model, yet there are flags that can be set to obtain more detailed information.