Accession Number:

AD1014314

Title:

MOCHA - Multi-Study Ocean Acoustics Human Effects Analysis

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling, University of St Andrews St Andrews United Kingdom

Personal Author(s):

• Thomas,Len
• Harris,Catriona

Report Date:

2015-09-30

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

The long-term goal is to substantially enhance our quantitative understanding of the response of marine mammals to navy sonar and other acoustic stimuli, by maximizing the information gain from Behavioral Response Studies BRSs. We aim to develop and implement innovative methods for the analysis of BRS data, and to complement and enhance analyses already taking place as part of each current Navy-funded BRS project. We aim for synergies by looking at the studies in combination.

Descriptors:

• quantitative analysis
• marine animals
• underwater acoustics
• sonar
• stimuli
• response biology
• behavior
• ocean environments
• ocean models

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE