Introduction to Sonar

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Our Introduction to Sonar course aims to provide you with a good understanding of the theory and practice of sonar technology, and its applications in the defence industry, environmental surveying and related fields; placing emphasis on the practicalities of sonar systems rather than on rigorous mathematical analysis.

This course is ideal if you require a rapid introduction to sonar technology, its specification and applications, particularly:

Hardware and software design engineers new to sonar system design
Naval personnel involved in sonar commissioning or its application
Procurement/purchasing managers requiring to prepare tenders or specifications.
Design managers
Project managers
Installation and maintenance engineers
Sales engineers

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If you have any questions about this course, please email: [email protected]

The Student Centre on Talbot Campus, home to Students' Union at Bournemouth University

Next start date:

9 September to 10 September 2024

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

Two days

Entry requirements:

No previous experience is necessary, but a knowledge of basic mathematics (equations and simple trigonometry) would be beneficial

Course content

This course covers the following content:

Introduction

History of sonar
Active and passive sonar
The sonar environment

Acoustic waves

Wave motion
Doppler effect
Understanding and manipulating decibels
Simple spreading loss
Wave synthesis and analysis

Transducers and arrays

Piezo-electric materials
Hydrophones
Transducer types
Beamforming, shading and steering

Noise and reverberation

Noise sources and spectra
Self and ambient noise
Reverberation

Acoustic propagation

Absorption
Sound velocity profile
Effect of boundaries
Refraction and ray diagrams

Signal processing and displays

Processing systems for broadband passive, narrowband passive and active sonars
Format of operational sonar displays
Passive ranging

The sonar equation

Sonar parameters
Target strength
Active Sonar equation
Passive Sonar equation

Sonar system design

How requirements and platforms influence sonar design
Military sonar system design including ASW, weapon and mine hunting sonars
Commercial sonar design including survey, fish finding and AUV sonars

Terms and conditions including cancellations

All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to the address stated above. If you cancel by giving us 14 days or more notice before the course starts, you will receive a refund of your course fee, less an administration fee of 20% of that course fee. If you cancel less than 14 days before the course starts the full course fee will be charged. A substitute delegate can be named at any time before the course starts with no additional charge. Course fees must be received within 28 days of booking or 14 days before the course starts, whichever is earlier. Bookings are not considered confirmed until payment has been received in full.

In the unlikely event of course cancellation by Bournemouth University, you will automatically receive a full refund of the course fee but Bournemouth University disclaims any further liability. For this reason you are advised not to book travel or accommodation more than two weeks before the start of the course.

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Introduction to Sonar