Sounds in the Sea

Underwater scientists use sound as the premier tool to determine the detailed characteristics of physical and biological bodies and processes at sea. This is a comprehensive and accessible textbook on ocean acoustics and acoustical oceanography. Chapters 1-9 provide the basic tools of ocean acoustics. The following fifteen chapters are written by many of the world's most successful ocean researchers, and describe modern research developments. This is an invaluable textbook for students in oceanography, engineering, and physics, and will also serve as a reference for researchers and professionals.