UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT COURSE: 22-24 June 2015, Houston, USA
This 3 day course equips delegates with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of underwater acoustics. It then focuses on developing clear, quantitative understanding of the issues involved in the impact of acoustics on marine wildlife. The course is delivered by leading research professors and experts in their field. Who is it for? Regulators, environmental consultants and policy/environmental professionals within industry. The course will be particularly useful in providing a better understanding of reports that delegates either have to deliver or receive from clients. IMarEST This course has been granted official CPD recognition by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). Course Modules Introduction to Acoustics & Underwater Acoustics Key Quantities, Units & Dimensions Decibels Reflection & Transmission at Boundaries Ocean Environments – The Seas Man-Made Noise in the Ocean Hearing Response of Marine Wildlife Biological Sources of Sound Impacts of Noise on Marine Life Sound Field Modelling Methods of Assessment of Impacts Environmental Stream Tutorial Environmental Regulation & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Explosive & Impulsive Sources Mitigation of the Effects of Sound of Marine Wildlife Emerging Studies Introduction to Environmental & Man Made Noise in the Ocean Marine Seismic Sources Introduction to Marine Seismic Imaging Seismic Data Processing & Modelling Vessel Radiated Noise Noise Measurement – Shallow Water The Fundamentals of Sonar Cost - $3,050 For more information and details, contact Sarah Hancock, Seiche Training, using s.hanc...@seiche.com www.seiche.com
