The analytical approach of Mike Buckingham

Abstract

Mike Buckingham’s contributions to underwater acoustics and acoustical oceanography span a broad range of topics, from field expeditions to measure Arctic ambient noise in the marginal ice zone to a complete model for propagation and attenuation in marine sediments. The hallmark of Mike’s work is the formulation of elegant analytical solutions to canonical problems, providing physical insight. I will attempt to illustrate Mike’s approach with examples from his work and illustrations of how it has motivated and influenced future approaches.