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Here, experts in different areas of the field provide an overview
of the bioacoustics of whales and dolphins as well as a thorough
introduction to the subject for investigators of hearing in other
animals. Topics covered include the structure and function of
cetacean auditory systems, the unique sound production system of
odontocetes, acoustic communication, psychoacoustics, echolocation
and models of sound propagation.
Humans have always been fascinated by marine life, from extremely
small diatoms to the largest mammal that inhabits our planet, the
blue whale. However, studying marine life in the ocean is an
extremely difficult propo- tion because an ocean environment is not
only vast but also opaque to most instruments and can be a hostile
environment in which to perform expe- ments and research. The use
of acoustics is one way to effectively study animal life in the
ocean. Acoustic energy propagates in water more efficiently than
almost any form of energy and can be utilized by animals for a
variety of purposes and also by scientists interested in studying
their behavior and natural history. However, underwater acoustics
have traditionally been in the domain of physicists, engineers and
mathematicians. Studying the natural history of animals is in the
domain of biologists and physiologists. Und- standing behavior of
animals has traditionally involved psychologists and zoologists. In
short, marine bioacoustics is and will continue to be a diverse
discipline involving investigators from a variety of backgrounds,
with very different knowledge and skill sets. The inherent
inter-disciplinary nature of marine bioacoustics presents a large
challenge in writing a single text that would be meaningful to
various investigators and students interested in this field. Yet we
have embarked on this challenge to produce a volume that would be
helpful to not only beginning investigators but to seasoned
researchers.
Humans have always been fascinated by marine life, from extremely
small diatoms to the largest mammal that inhabits our planet, the
blue whale. However, studying marine life in the ocean is an
extremely difficult propo- tion because an ocean environment is not
only vast but also opaque to most instruments and can be a hostile
environment in which to perform expe- ments and research. The use
of acoustics is one way to effectively study animal life in the
ocean. Acoustic energy propagates in water more efficiently than
almost any form of energy and can be utilized by animals for a
variety of purposes and also by scientists interested in studying
their behavior and natural history. However, underwater acoustics
have traditionally been in the domain of physicists, engineers and
mathematicians. Studying the natural history of animals is in the
domain of biologists and physiologists. Und- standing behavior of
animals has traditionally involved psychologists and zoologists. In
short, marine bioacoustics is and will continue to be a diverse
discipline involving investigators from a variety of backgrounds,
with very different knowledge and skill sets. The inherent
inter-disciplinary nature of marine bioacoustics presents a large
challenge in writing a single text that would be meaningful to
various investigators and students interested in this field. Yet we
have embarked on this challenge to produce a volume that would be
helpful to not only beginning investigators but to seasoned
researchers.
Here, experts in different areas of the field provide an overview of the bioacoustics of whales and dolphins as well as a thorough introduction to the subject for investigators of hearing in other animals. Topics covered include the structure and function of cetacean auditory systems, the unique sound production system of odontocetes, acoustic communication, psychoacoustics, echolocation and models of sound propagation.
The extraordinary ability of dolphins to echolocate has fascinated scientists and the public since its discovery in the late 1950's. This is the first book to summarize modern research in this area, and presents a broad synthesis of this very interdisciplinary subject. The author is an internationally-recognized expert on dolphin sonar and is thus in a unique position to bring together research on the physiological, mathematical and engineering aspects of the subject. Of interest to auditory researchers, electrical engineers, acoustical physicists, and mammalian physiologists.
The extraordinary ability of dolphins to echolocate has fascinated
scientists and the public since its discovery in the late 1950's.
This is the first book to summarize modern research in this area,
and presents a broad synthesis of this very interdisciplinary
subject. The author is an internationally-recognized expert on
dolphin sonar and is thus in a unique position to bring together
research on the physiological, mathematical and engineering aspects
of the subject. Of interest to auditory researchers, electrical
engineers, acoustical physicists, and mammalian physiologists.
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