Underwater Acoustics and Singlebeam

Target group

This course is intended for people who work directly or indirectly with hydrographic surveys at which acoustic systems are used. 

Prerequisite training No special is training required prior to taking this course.

Contents

This course provides a clearer insight into underwater acoustics in relation to hydrographic measurements. The main purpose of the course is to gain an insight into the (proper) working of acoustic systems. The main topics are sound, interaction between sound and medium, generating and receiving sound and applications of sound. Furthermore, further consideration will be given to the specific characteristics of various acoustic systems for gathering data as well as for positioning. 

Training Subjects

Sound parameters 

Interaction with the medium: Sound velocity, diffraction, weakening and interference 

Generating and receiving sound: Transducers 

Sound in acquisition systems: Echo sounder, Sub Bottom Profilers, Side Scan Sonar, Sector Scan Sonar, ADCP 

Sound at positioning: LBL, USBL, Doppler sonar 

Other systems: communication, acoustic camera, sound velocity meter 

Duration

2 instructor led online lessons of three hours (using Microsoft Teams) 

Price 

On request                                

Starting date 

On request 

Completion 

Certificate of attendance 

Particulars

If there is sufficient interest, the course can – on request for a quotation – be given at any desired location.   

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