OE 765 (02) - Underwater Acoustics

Underwater Acoustics

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Ocean Engineering
Credits: 3.0
Class Size: 10 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
CRN:  12313
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
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. Spring semester offered every year; satisfies core course requirement in Ocean Engineering.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With : OE 765 (01) , OE 865 (01)
Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 408 or PHYS 408S or PHYS 408H) and MATH 527
Only listed colleges in section: Engineering&Physical Sciences
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Majors not allowed in section: OCEAN ENGR:: Ocean Engineering
Instructors:  Jenna Hare

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 TR 8:10am - 9:30am CHASE 175