Nonlinear acoustic wave generation in a three-phase seabed

Generation of an acoustic wave by two pump sound waves is studied in a three-phase marine sediment, which consists of a solid frame and the pore water with air bubbles in it. To avoid shock-wave formation, the interaction is considered in the frequency range where there is a significant sound velocity dispersion. Nonlinear equations are obtained to describe the interaction of acoustic waves in the presence of air bubbles. An expression for the amplitude of the generated wave is obtained and numerical analysis of its dependence on distance and resonance frequency of bubbles is performed.