TY - GEN
T1 - Small vessel contribution to underwater noise
AU - Matzner, S.
AU - Maxwell, A.
AU - Myers, J.
AU - Caviggia, K.
AU - Elster, J.
AU - Foley, M.
AU - Jones, M.
AU - Ogden, G.
AU - Sorensen, E.
AU - Zurk, L.
AU - Tagestad, J.
AU - Stephan, A.
AU - Peterson, M.
AU - Bradley, D.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Understanding the types of noise generated by a small boat is important for ensuring that marine ecosystems are protected from detrimental anthropogenic noise. Here we present the results of a field test conducted to examine the effects of engine RPM, number of engines and number of propeller blades on the broadband and narrowband noise produced by a small boat. The test boat was a 23-foot aluminum-hulled boat with dual 100 hp engines. The broadband noise and narrowband peak levels were observed using two hydrophones in different locations. The broadband noise levels were affected by both the number of engines and the RPM; the narrowband peaks showed a greater increase in amplitude with an increase in RPM than the broadband noise levels.
AB - Understanding the types of noise generated by a small boat is important for ensuring that marine ecosystems are protected from detrimental anthropogenic noise. Here we present the results of a field test conducted to examine the effects of engine RPM, number of engines and number of propeller blades on the broadband and narrowband noise produced by a small boat. The test boat was a 23-foot aluminum-hulled boat with dual 100 hp engines. The broadband noise and narrowband peak levels were observed using two hydrophones in different locations. The broadband noise levels were affected by both the number of engines and the RPM; the narrowband peaks showed a greater increase in amplitude with an increase in RPM than the broadband noise levels.
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U2 - 10.1109/OCEANS.2010.5663818
DO - 10.1109/OCEANS.2010.5663818
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:78651303079
SN - 9781424443321
T3 - MTS/IEEE Seattle, OCEANS 2010
BT - MTS/IEEE Seattle, OCEANS 2010
T2 - MTS/IEEE Seattle, OCEANS 2010
Y2 - 20 September 2010 through 23 September 2010
ER -