
Mapping Oceans With Sound And Mapping the Sound In The Oceans
The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
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Introduction to Ocean Acoustics and Soundscape
This chapter introduces the speakers, an oceanographer and acoustician, and explains the concepts of ocean acoustics and soundscape. It explores the difference between the two terms, as well as the idea of a 'sound shed' to describe the acoustic environment. The chapter also discusses the importance of sound in sensing the underwater environment and the advantages of passive acoustic sensing techniques.
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