Basic Aural Analysis

• To be able to recognise the different sounds that a Sonar Operator will hear while conducting their duties as a Sonar Operator
• To be able to recognise the sounds are generated by different vessels, these include: Whine, Futter, in/out, Shaft Rub, Diesel Roar, Trawl Noise, Cavitation and other associated noises
• To be able to understand the process in conducting shaft revolution and blade counting which is related to the shaft and blade configuration of a vessel
• To be able to recognise when a vessel changes speed by assessing Shaft Revolution changes, number of shafts fitted to a vessel and the blade configuration
• To recognise and report on the differences between Cavitation, Compressed cavitation and how the noise is generated
• To distinguish the different sounds generated by diesel engines
• To be able to listen and determine the different types of biological noises generated by different species of fish and sonic mammals

• Advanced Aural Analysis course
• Basic LOFAR Analysis course

REMARKS

The correct level of Security Clearance is required by any student attending the course. The students will be exposed to sensitive information throughout their enrollment on the course, and the information delivered should be treated with the correct level of security and scrutiny. Students should be aware that some parts of the course will contain self-taught computer-based training packages (in English Language only)