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MID-TERM TEST
G03206 HYDRO-ACOUSTIC SURVEY
SEMESTER 11- 2008/2009
100'
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-this question sheet must be submitted along with the answer sheets-
EQUATIONS
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PROViDE BRIEF ANSWERS!
COMPULSORY
Answer ALL
1. List several ocean parameters that can be measured, detected or observed by hydro
acoustic method!
2. With respect to mechanical and optical methods, mention the advantage of using acoustic
for underwater measurement!
3. Explain how acoustic wave is generated and propagated through mediuml
4. How much changes of acoustic intensity due to double of increase of acoustic pressure?
5. How much changes in dB of 10 times increase of acoustic power?
6. Explain loss mechanism of acoustic wave propagationt
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
Answer ONLY 4 OUT OF 7!
7. Estimate the preCision of travel time detection if an echo sounder working at 150kHz
frequency should be able to contrast depth difference of O.15m (c=1500m/s)1
8. Recommend an acoustic device to detect seabed morphology, all man-made or natural
features and use sketch to describe how it is deployed!
9. Recommend an acoustic device to detect depth with high resolution and coverage! Use
sketch to describe how it is deployed!
10. Explain the relation between acoustic power, range, medium density and property of target
densityl
11. Relate the use of acoustic frequency, its application range (i.e. shallow or deep water) and
explain why!
12. What is an acoustic transducer and how it works?
13. What should be considered to ensure that there will be a certain echo level received in a
transducer?
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