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Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Ocean Engineering
OE 765 (01) - Underwater Acoustics
Underwater Acoustics
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
11
CRN: 12265
CRN: 12265
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.
Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 408 or PHYS 408S or PHYS 408H) and MATH 527
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Only listed majors in section: OCEAN ENGR
Instructors: Jenna Hare
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | TR | 8:10am - 9:30am | CHASE 175 |