BLIND CHANNEL ESTIMATION OF UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC WAVEGUIDE IMPULSE RESPONSES USING MARINE MAMMAL VOCALIZATIONS

摘要

This paper presents results from an ongoing research project aimed at improving the reliability of tracking underwater ma- rine mammals. In particular, this project aims to expand the usefulness of specific high-performance tracking approaches (e.g., those using time of arrival-based localization) to a wider range of species, including humpback whales, than is cur- rently possible. This expansion will facilitate the identifica- tion of critical habitat for marine sanctuaries and allow sound- producing oceanic activities, including scientific, industrial, and military endeavors, to be more responsibly conducted.