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depend on the reflection of sound from the
B bottom of the ocean, or enemy target.

Perceptive Effects of
Reflections
S
In the reproduction of sound in a high-
fidelity listening room or control room of
a recording studio, the sound of the loud-
speakers falling on the ear of the listener
is very much affected by reflections from
the surfaces of the room. This is another

C manifestation of sound reflection. A com-
prehensive consideration of human per-
FIGURE 10-9
ception of such reflections is included in
The corner reflector has the property of reflecting Chap. 16.
sound back toward the source from any direction.