Research Article

Acoustical Measurement and Biot Model for Coral Reef Detection and Quantification

Table 1

Physical parameters for coral reef models.

Physical parametersSoft coralHard coral

Grain diameter, 5.2 1.5
(mm)0.0220.453
Grain density, (kg/m3)2,6752,675
Bulk modulus, (Pa) 3.6 10103.6 1010
Density of pore fluid, (kg/m3) 1,000 1,000
Bulk modulus of pore fluid, (Pa) 2.25 1092.25 109
Viscosity, (Pa-s)1.00 10−31.00 10−3
Porosity, 0.820.33
Permeability, κ (m2) 4.45 10−128.06 10−11
Pore size, (m) 1.30 10−57.35 10−5
Structure factor, 1.30 1.30
Bulk modulus of frame, (Pa) 1.45 1075.8 107
Bulk logarithmic decrement, 0.150.15
Shear modulus, (Pa)4.45 1069.45 106
Shear logarithmic decrement, 0.160.16