The Decibel Report: Acoustic Sound Measurement Modeling and the Effects of Sonar on Marine Mammals

Abstract

This report is an authoritative and comprehensive explanation of sound-level quantities, metrics, and sonar models; its purpose is to provide best available science to acoustics and marine biology subject matter experts, sonar and environmental planners, and policy decision-makers so they can be better informed of the terminology, usage, and practices undertaken for modeling underwater sound energy effects pertinent to U.S. Naval sonar operations and the marine habitat.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530137

Entities

People

  • David J. Pearson
  • Nicholas J. Cipriano
  • Richard A. Katz
  • Steve R. Dunkleberger

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Impedance
  • Acoustic Properties
  • Acoustics
  • Cells
  • Environment
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Mammals
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Odontocetes
  • Telephone Lines
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Systems Analysis and Design