Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Electrical analog simulator – Of physical phenomenon
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-29
2009-12-15
Rodriguez, Paul L (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Electrical analog simulator
Of physical phenomenon
C703S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07634393
ABSTRACT:
A system and method of predicting multi-dimensional meteorological and acoustic effects within and above a forest environment comprises collecting input data comprising meteorological and forest canopy characterization data for a specified forest environment; inputting the input data into program meteorology modules comprising an embedded radiative transfer and energy budget methodology module adapted to predict a heat source within and above the forest environment for any location at any time; calculating an incoming total radiation at a top of the forest environment; outputting multi-dimensional acoustics and meteorology numerical codes based on the program meteorology modules and the calculated total radiation; and formulating sound speeds within and above the forest environment based on the numerical codes.
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Deacon Keith S.
Meyers Ronald E.
Tunick Arnold D.
Anderson Lawrence E.
Janakiraman Nithya
Rodriguez Paul L
Stolarun Edward L.
United States of America
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