Course Title
Introduction to Sonar Signal Processing
Coordinator
Mr Graham Mountford
Dates
28 – 29 August , 2001
Course Outline
The course will provide an introductory, non-mathematical description
of the processes involved in sonar signal processing. It will be
based on the Sonar Equation, a simple statement of the primary parameters
that affect sonar performance, and will examine those characteristics
of the sonar environment (the ocean, the target, and to a lesser
extent the properties of underwater sound) that influence the design
of a signal processing system.
The course will examine typical sonar operating regimes, and will
discuss the processing stages in a sonar processor:
1. signal conditioning;
2. beamforming;
3. spectrum analysis/correlation;
4. automatic detection; and
5. sonar displays and will indicate qualitatively the effect of
each on the performance of the sonar in various environments and
against different targets.
Finally, problem solving will be undertaken that will illustrate
the way in which then processing system can have important impacts
on sonar system design.
Teaching Method
There will be a series of 12 short lectures supplemented by short
periods of problem solving, and a syndicate problem solving period
at the end of the course.
Who would benefit
The course is a general introduction to sonar signal processing
and also provides some material on the sonar environment. It is
quantitative rather than theoretical, and may be of value to a range
of people who are required to understand the basics of sonar in
their work environment. Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers
would find it useful as an introduction to the topic.
Course Presenter
The course is to be presented by Mr Graham Mountford. Mr Mountford
has spent over 30 years in the sonar field. From 1968 to 1989 he
worked at DSTO Salisbury, finishing as a Senior Principal Research
Scientist in charge of the Signal Processing and Classification
Group. He then with others started Australia Sonar Systems, which
later became absorbed into Thomson Marconi Sonar (TMS), and managed
and directed a variety of R&D and development projects in the sonar
field. He is also a member of the CSSIP Advisory Board. He recently
left TMS to start a consultancy business.
Registration Fees and Enquiries
Note: All fees are inclusive of 10% GST
Full Fee
$900
Discounted $600
Please enquire.
Register Interest : education@cssip.edu.au
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