Principles of Marine Bioacoustics (Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing)
by Whitlow W. L. Au, Mardi C. Hastings
This book delves into the core principles of marine bioacoustics, combining acoustics and signal processing to study sound in oceanic environments. It offers essential knowledge on how marine organisms produce, transmit, and receive sounds, supporting advancements in marine biology and research methodologies.
About This Book
Principles of Marine Bioacoustics provides a detailed examination of acoustic principles applied to marine life. It covers the physics of sound in underwater settings and how marine organisms interact with these signals.
The book integrates modern acoustics and signal processing techniques to analyze bioacoustic phenomena. Authors Whitlow W. L. Au and Mardi C. Hastings draw on established methodologies to explain sound propagation in the ocean.
Readers gain insights into the tools and theories essential for studying marine animal communication and behavior through sound. The text serves as a foundational resource for researchers and students in the field.
With a focus on practical applications, the volume addresses challenges in recording and interpreting underwater acoustics. It emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of bioacoustics in marine science.
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