A method for the analysis of chirp signals insonifying layered media for sub-bottom profiling

A method is formalised for the analysis of signals containing one or more linear chirps. This is done with a view to aiding in the evaluation of data produced through sub-bottom profiling using Hamming shaped linear chirp pulses in the frequency range of about 1 to 12 kHz. A one dimensional convolution model of the physical process is also developed, and used to demonstrate the range of possibilities open for consideration through use of the outlined technique.