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Principles of Underwater Sound 3rd Edition

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An excellent introductory text to the subject of underwater acoustics. Structured according to the different factors of the sonar equation, the books leads the reader into the various aspects of the subject. I was happy to learn that this book is once more in print after a long period in which it was unavailable. In short - a must for every person interested in the field.

As an oceanographic acoustics engineer, I truly treasured Robert Urick's books. His depth of in-ocean experience and research familiarity is unparalleled, and much of this oozes out in hundreds of little doses throughout his books. As others have stated, his ability to concisely convey this information is remarkable, and not to be missed. Back in the day he used to give one-week intensive acoustics courses, and these were not to be missed either. Now we have to content ourselves with his books. Some of us have copies annotated during one of his lecture series. These are to be doubly-treasured. But for the rest of you his original book will do just fine. Recommended.

I have had this book 2 years now. I have to agree with most of the reviews previously. Prof. Urick makes everything really simple. He uses decibels, after explaining thoroughly what and why. He turns the complicated, sometimes frustrating equations of the Physics of underwater acoustics into a linear (adding and subtracting) problem. Simple, understandable, practical. Definitely a must read, and an excellent reference.

A good introduction to the basics of the theories behind Underwater Sound. However it does seem a little dated and heavily skewed towards military applications.

As an E-5 STG in the Navy i got a bunch of books that might help me study for my E-6 exam in a year. This book on its own has at least half of the in-rate information that i need. This will narrow my resources from more than 20 pu lications to less than 5. Awesome resource.

Not everything in this book is for the beginner...and not everything in this book is for the advanced...

Great overview of everthing relating to what the title implies...

New. Very good quality. Exactly as expected. I'm really satisfied about this item. Very useful publication, I suggest interested readers to buy it.

I have used this book for many decade and have found it excellant. This however is one of it's faults, it is dated. I am the author of a new book intended to be an update and extension. My book is available at Amazon.com. It is Underwater Acoustics: Analysis, Design and Performance of Sonar by Richard P Hodges

The book arrived in PERFECT perfect condition and on time.