Underwater Acoustics

Catalog description

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. Offered every year; satisfies core course requirement in Ocean Engineering. Requires knowledge of differential equations and college physics. Only remote students taking the Graduate Certificate in Acoustics offered by the Center for Acoustics Research and Education (CARE) can take this course remotely; all other students must take this course in person.