Chapter title |
Modeled and Measured Underwater Sound Isopleths and Implications for Marine Mammal Mitigation in Alaska.
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Chapter number | 2 |
Book title |
The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life II
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Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, January 2016
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DOI | 10.1007/978-1-4939-2981-8_2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-1-4939-2980-1, 978-1-4939-2981-8
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Authors |
Lisanne A. M. Aerts, Bill Streever, Aerts, Lisanne A. M., Streever, Bill |
Editors |
Arthur N. Popper, Anthony Hawkins |
Abstract |
Before operating air guns in Alaska, industry is usually required to model underwater sound isopleths, some of which have implications for the mitigation and monitoring of potential marine mammal impacts. Field measurements are often required to confirm or revise model predictions. We compared modeled and measured air gun sound isopleths from 2006 to 2012 and found poor agreement. Natural variability in the marine environment, application of precautionary correction factors, and data interpretation in the generation of circular isopleths all contributed to the observed poor agreement. A broader understanding of the realities of modeled and measured underwater sound isopleths will contribute to improved mitigation practices. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 8 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Bachelor | 3 | 38% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 2 | 25% |
Lecturer | 1 | 13% |
Researcher | 1 | 13% |
Student > Postgraduate | 1 | 13% |
Other | 0 | 0% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Environmental Science | 2 | 25% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 1 | 13% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 13% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 13% |
Psychology | 1 | 13% |
Other | 2 | 25% |