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Presenter:	Mr Graham Mountford
Dates:	please enquire
Venue:	please enquire

About Introduction to Sonar Signal Processing

This two-day course provides an introductory, non-mathematical description of the processes involved in sonar signal processing. It is based on the Sonar Equation, a simple statement of the primary parameters that affect sonar performance, and examines those characteristics of the sonar environment (the ocean, the target, and to a lesser extent the properties of underwater sound) that influence the design of a signal processing system.

The course is a general introduction to sonar signal processing and also provides some material on the sonar environment. It is quantitative rather than theoretical, and may be of value to a range of people who are required to understand the basics of sonar in their work environment. Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers would find it useful as an introduction to the topic.

Course Topics

The course will provide an introductory, non-mathematical description of the processes involved in sonar signal processing. It will be based on the Sonar Equation, a simple statement of the primary parameters that affect sonar performance, and will examine those characteristics of the sonar environment (the ocean, the target, and to a lesser extent the properties of underwater sound) that influence the design of a signal processing system.  The course will examine typical sonar operating regimes, and will discuss the processing stages in a sonar processor:

• signal conditioning;
• beamforming;
• spectrum analysis/correlation;
• automatic detection; and
• sonar displays,

and will indicate qualitatively the effect of each on the performance of the sonar in various environments and against different targets. Finally, problem solving will be undertaken that will illustrate the way in which then processing system can have important impacts on sonar system design.

For further information please contact:
Anne-Marie Eliseo
Industry Education Manager
phone: +61-8-8302-3928
email: industryeducation@nicta.com.au