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Controlling Machinery Induced Underwater Noise - NOAA

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Advanced Treatments<br />

Air layer (belt forward of engine room)<br />

– Effective mid- mid to high-frequency high frequency (10+ dB)<br />

– Amplifies low freq (-5 ( 5 dB over 50 Hz bw)<br />

– Holes can clog if not maintained<br />

Hull coating<br />

– Effectiveness depends on material<br />

‘compliance<br />

compliance’ and thickness (>10 dB)<br />

– Adherence and damage issues<br />

NCE/<strong>NOAA</strong> Symposium

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