Sound speed gradient
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Sound speed gradient
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In acoustics, the sound speed gradient is the rate of change of the speed of sound with distance, for example with depth in the ocean,
or height in the Earth's atmosphere. A sound speed gradient leads to refraction of sound wavefronts in the direction of lower sound speed, causing the sound rays to follow a curved path. The radius of curvature of the sound path is inversely proportional to the gradient. When the sun warms the Earth's surface, there is a negative temperature gradient in atmospher
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Rate of change of speed of sound with distance
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_speed_gradient
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2024-04-18T20:47:10Z
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