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Introduction to Ocean Acoustics
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/oceans/acoustics/
From Coop Pgm Op Met Edu/Training (COMET)
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This module explores ocean acoustics, focusing on the propagation and detection of sound in the marine environment. Sound propagation strongly depends on refraction caused by variations in sound speed, and reflection off the seafloor and sea surface. Detection of sound subsequently depends on its propagation path, background noise from human and natural sources, and the sensors used for detection.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Module / Unit
Subject:
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Physical oceanography
Technical requirements:
Java
Flash player
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2010 Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET). Permission to use figures, tables, and brief excerpts from this work in scientific and educational works is hereby granted provided that the source is acknowledged.
DLESE Catalog ID: COMET-000-000-000-207
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Principal Investigator: Greg Byrd
Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET)
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)