HS41138 – Underwater Acoustics
Course Outline
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Course |
: HS 41138 – Underwater Acoustics |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Hydrographic Surveying |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 50 |
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Year |
: III |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
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Room No. |
:Visiting Lecturer |
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Telephone No. |
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Synopsis
This course provides Basic theoretical knowledge on Underwater Acoustics. Acoustic wave generation, acoustic wave propagation through the water, scattering and refraction effects and various acoustic devices are also included.
Contents
Fundamentals of underwater acoustics, Acoustic wave generation, Propagation of acoustic wave in the water, Sound speed and refraction, Scattering and refraction, Noise and directivity, Echo reception and detection, Acoustic devices
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Explain the acoustic wave generation |
P01 |
Final Exam |
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2. |
Describe the various effects during the propagation through the water and precautions |
P01 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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3. |
Describe the characteristics of sea water that influence the scattering and refraction of the acoustic wave |
P01 |
Final Exam |
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4. |
Apply the knowledge of acoustics in installing an echosounder |
P02 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
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5. |
Explain the operational procedure of echosounder. |
P01 |
Final Exam |
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6. |
Describe the effect of refraction and noise in echosounder data |
P02 |
Final Exam, Assignment |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
13 |
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Independent Learning |
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14 |
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10 |
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10 |
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Assessment |
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02 |
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01 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
50 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures Demonstrations Student centred learning activities Assignments (individual and group) |
References
- Physics- Waves and Oscillations, Bajaj N.K., 1995
- Underwater Acoustic Modeling and Simulation -- 2003 Etter, Paul C
- Fundamentals of acoustics -- 2004 Kinsler, Lawrence E.
- Digital Sonar Design in Underwater Acoustics : Principles and Applications -- 2012Li, Oihu
- An Introduction to Underwater Acoustics : Principles and Applications -- 2008 Lurton, Xavier
- Sonar and Underwater Acoustics -- 2010 Marage, Jean-Paul
Grading
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Assignments |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |