Experimental measurements of the peak pressure and sound exposure level (SEL) from underwater explosions collected 7 km off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia are presented....
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A behavioral response paradigm was used to measure masked underwater hearing thresholds in two bottlenose dolphins and one beluga whale before and after exposure to impulsive...
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A very extensive bibliography of papers on underwater explosions and their effects on marine life has been collected and summarized. When exposed to blast effects, vertebrates...
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This handbook summarizes available literature (e.g., published, state and Federal reports) on the environmental effects of underwater explosions and provides information on the potential use of...
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Tests were run to determine the far-field underwater blast effects on mammals and birds. The tests were conducted in a specially constructed test pond facility, 220...
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Defense Science and Technology Organization, Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory
Available literature on the effects of underwater explosions on life in the sea is reviewed. Reported effects on marine plants, invertebrates, fishes, turtles, birds, sea mammals...
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