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Dolphin’s echolocation signals in a complicated acoustic environment

Dolphin’s echolocation signals in a complicated acoustic environment Abstract Echolocation abilities of a dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticus) were investigated in laboratory conditions. The experiment was carried out in an open cage using an acoustic control over the behavior of the animal detecting underwater objects in a complicated acoustic environment. Targets of different strength were used as test objects. The dolphin was found to be able to detect objects at distances exceeding 650 m. For the target location, the dolphin used both single-pulse and multipulse echolocation modes. Time characteristics of echolocation pulses and time sequences of pulses as functions of the distance to the target were obtained. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acoustical Physics Springer Journals

Dolphin’s echolocation signals in a complicated acoustic environment

Acoustical Physics , Volume 50 (4): 11 – Jul 1, 2004

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Springer Journals
Copyright
2004 MAIK "Nauka/Interperiodica"
ISSN
1063-7710
eISSN
1562-6865
DOI
10.1134/1.1776226
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Abstract

Abstract Echolocation abilities of a dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticus) were investigated in laboratory conditions. The experiment was carried out in an open cage using an acoustic control over the behavior of the animal detecting underwater objects in a complicated acoustic environment. Targets of different strength were used as test objects. The dolphin was found to be able to detect objects at distances exceeding 650 m. For the target location, the dolphin used both single-pulse and multipulse echolocation modes. Time characteristics of echolocation pulses and time sequences of pulses as functions of the distance to the target were obtained.

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Acoustical PhysicsSpringer Journals

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Keywords: Acoustics

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