Underwater Acoustics

Issued by University of New Hampshire

The earner of this badge understands the fundamentals of general acoustics and underwater acoustics. Concepts include the simple harmonic oscillator, waves on strings, and the acoustic wave equation; the sonar equation; sound generation and reception by underwater acoustic transducers and arrays; basics of sound propagation; reflection and scattering from ocean boundaries.

Type Learning
Level Advanced
Time Months

Additional Details

Skills

Acoustic Wave Equation
Basics Of Sound Propagation
Fourier Analysis
Reception By Underwater Acoustic Transducers And Arrays
Reflection And Scattering From Ocean Boundaries
Simple Harmonic Oscillator
Sonar Equation
Sound Generation
Waves On Strings

Earning Criteria

The earner of this badge has successfully completed OE 865: An introduction to acoustics in the ocean. Fundamental acoustic concepts including the simple harmonic oscillator, waves on strings, and the acoustic wave equation; the sonar equation; sound generation and reception by underwater acoustic transducers and arrays; basics of sound propagation; reflection and scattering from ocean boundaries.
The earner of this badge has successfully completed OE 965: Focused topics varying from year to year depending on student interests and need. Topics may include one or more of the following: sonar systems engineering; underwater acoustic transducers; volume and surface scattering; underwater acoustic propagation; fisheries acoustics.