ENG ME 522 - Underwater AcousticsPrereq

Institution:

Boston University

Subject:

Description:

ENG ME 400 or equivalent. The ocean environment. Physical processes in deep and shallow water. Time and frequency domain wave equations for homogeneous and inhomogeneous acoustics. Spectral and ray methods for wave propagation in layered fluid and elastic media. Uncoupled and adiabatic normal mode theory. Parabolic equations and computational techniques for fluids and solids. Noise sources and surface effects. Sensors, transducers, and signal processing techniques. 4 cr.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bu.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 353-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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