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Introduction to the special issue on ocean acoustics in the changing arctic
Peter F Worcester1, Mohsen Badiey2, Hanne Sagen3
1Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|April 24, 2022
Summary
This special issue explores ocean acoustics in the rapidly changing Arctic. It captures current acoustic conditions influenced by evolving ice cover and ocean stratification, impacting sound propagation.
Area of Science:
- Ocean acoustics
- Arctic environmental science
- Acoustic propagation
Background:
- The Arctic is undergoing rapid environmental changes, including alterations in sea ice cover and ocean stratification.
- These changes significantly impact how sound travels (acoustic propagation) and the background noise levels (ambient sound) in the Arctic Ocean.
Discussion:
- This special issue presents a collection of papers focusing on ocean acoustics within the dynamic Arctic environment.
- It examines the influence of environmental shifts on acoustic conditions, providing a current assessment.
Key Insights:
- Changes in Arctic sea ice and ocean stratification directly affect acoustic propagation and ambient sound.
- The collected papers offer a valuable snapshot of contemporary acoustic conditions in the Arctic.
Outlook:
- The Arctic's ongoing transformation necessitates continuous monitoring of its acoustic environment.
- Future research will build upon this snapshot to track long-term acoustic changes in the Arctic.
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