Dredging sound measurements

26 March 2015, Paris, France

There are a number of ways in which dredging may generate sound that propagates into the water column. Measuring and quantifying the radiated sound during different phases of operation can provide better understanding of the sound generation mechanisms that are characteristic of dredging activity. Drawing on the results of several recent experimental studies, this presentation describes the characteristics of sound radiated during a variety of dredging operations, and identifies the likely sound generation processes.

Last update: 26 January 2015