pyudv.attenuation.direct_models.sound_velocity#

sound_velocity(T)[source]#

Compute sound velocity in fresh water in [m/s]

Parameters:: T (scalar, array) – Temperature in Celsius degrees.
Returns:: sound velocity in fresh water in [m/s]
Return type:: scalar, array

Examples

>>> T = 25
>>> print(sound_velocity(T))

References

[1] Lubbers, J., & Graaff, R. (1998). A simple and accurate formula for the sound velocity in water. Ultrasound in medicine & biology, 24(7), 1065-1068.