Operational Unit
Acoustics, Sonar Engineering & Optic Sensor Design Unit
Engineering & Applied Science
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Designs and builds acoustic, sonar, and optical sensor systems for Foundation field operations, from underwater sonar arrays for marine monitoring to long-range optical surveillance systems for conservation and security applications.
Doctrine
IEEE Acoustics Society Standards · NOAA Passive Acoustic Monitoring Guidelines
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Hydrophone array design and underwater acoustic system integration
Sonar signal processing and target detection algorithm development
Long-range optical sensor design and electro-optical system integration
Acoustic emission monitoring for structural health assessment
Passive acoustic monitoring network design for wildlife surveillance
Sensor calibration and performance characterization protocols
Division IV
Engineering & Applied Science