Title of project:
Radiation of acoustic-gravity waves by an impacting object

Code:
UK2122B

Supervisor:
Dr Usama Kadri

Project description:
When solid objects, such as an aircraft or meteorite, impact the water surface in the deep ocean they generate propagating compression-type waves known as acoustic-gravity waves (AGWs). AGWs have unique and measurable bottom pressure signatures that travel at speeds near the speed of sound in water, which turns them into near-real time signals. Employing these signals we want to identify the location and form of impacting objects, with a focus on falling meteorites.

Project offered as double module, single module, or both:
Double