Echo & Echosounder
This interactive simulator explores Echo & Echosounder in Waves & Sound. Round-trip time t = 2d/v; pulse to a wall and back with adjustable sound speed. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Suited to beginners and first exposure to the topic. Typical context: Waves & Sound.
Key terms
- echo
- echosounder
- echo sounder
- waves
- sound
How it works
Blue: outgoing pulse; violet: echo after reflection. Try v ≈ 1500 m/s for a rough water column model vs ~343 m/s in air.
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