Acoustic Source Characterization
Characterization of frequency spectra and directivity for acoustic point sources and arrays.
Sound Field Modelling
Acoustic source and propagation modelling predict how sound is generated underwater and simulate how it travels through marine environments.
The Crucial Role of Sound Field Modelling
Sound Field Modelling is crucial for offshore wind and infrastructure projects as it assesses environmental impact, ensures regulatory compliance, and optimizes construction practices. Accurate modelling helps protect marine life and enhances operational efficiency and safety.
Our acoustic models inform noise impact assessments for a variety of sources, including:
- Impact Pile Driving
- Vibratory Pile Driving
- Offshore Wind Turbine Operations
- Offshore Wind Turbine Decomissioning
- Unexploded Ordinance Removal
- Vessels
- SONAR Arrays
- Sub-Bottom Profilers
- Airgun Arrays
- Offshore Drilling
Related Projects
Cape Holland Vibroacoustic Modelling
INSPIRE is working with Cape Holland to develop simulations of the sound field resulting from vibratory pile installation and investigate the extent of noise-induced behavioral responses in marine mammals compared to impact-hammer pile installation.
Service Highlights
Sound field modelling is informed by expert characterization of underwater sound sources and marine environments
Pile Driving Source Modelling
Detailed 3D finite element modelling to predict offshore pile driving noise for a variety of installation methods.
Detailed 3D finite element modelling to predict offshore pile driving noise for a variety of installation methods.
Noise Attenuation Systems
Characterizing the effects of noise attenuation systems through simulated sound fields.
Characterizing the effects of noise attenuation systems through simulated sound fields.
Bathymetry and Sediment Type Characterization
Surgical placement or adhesion of acoustic tags has low rates of detrimental effects on fish and crustacean behavior and survival.
Surgical placement or adhesion of acoustic tags has low rates of detrimental effects on fish and crustacean behavior and survival.
Environmental Considerations
Incorporating time and place in acoustics modelling, including temperature, salinity, and other environmental factors.
Incorporating time and place in acoustics modelling, including temperature, salinity, and other environmental factors.
Sound Field Mapping and Visualization
Visualizing underwater sound propagation to predict its impact on marine ecosystems.
Visualizing underwater sound propagation to predict its impact on marine ecosystems.
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