Table of Contents
Executivesummary
Glossaryofterms
Introduction
Basicsofdeepwaterpositioningsystems
Operations
Associatedtopics
Applicationsofacousticpositioningindeepwater
Appendices:
TheSonarEquation
Methodsofacousticpositioning
Frequency
Spreadspectrumtechniques
Velocityofsound
Acousticnoiseandinterference
Deepwateracousticoperations
Batterytechnology Abstract
Specifies an authoritative guide for users and potential users of acoustics for underwater positioning (especially in relation to deep water activities). Covers the basics of acoustics and signalling, the equipment required, methods of acoustic positioning and their limitations, and the operation and performance of acoustic positioning systems.
