Sound wave propagation in a vertically inhomogeneous ocean

Propagation of sound waves generated by a time dependent acoustic source in a vertically inhomogeneous ocean is considered. The effect of the solid bottom is included so that both the longitudinal and shear waves can be excited inside the bottom. The possibility of exciting a lateral shear wave by the acoustic source is also discussed. Although the results presented here are formal and general, physical interpretations have been offered whenever possible.