[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course - Second Announcement
This is the second announcement for the Bio-Waves, Inc.Passive Acoustic Technician training course (www.bio-waves.com/education), scheduled to occur Monday, February 10th through Friday February 14th, 2014. Places are filling up quickly, so register soon! This 4.5 day course combines lectures covering concepts, theory and methods with hands-on demonstrations and computer training. The aim of the course is to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic hardware, software and methods used to monitor marine mammals. The training course will familiarize individuals with passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment and best practices, as well as offer instruction for troubleshooting and field repairs. We will teach the basic skills required to prepare individuals for work as passive acoustic field and post processing technicians. It will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center on the University of California, San Diego campus in La Jolla, California. The training course will include the following: · An introduction to the physics of underwater sound (lectures) · An introduction to marine mammal acoustics (lectures) · An introduction to PAM hardware such as hydrophones, sonobuoys and autonomous recorders (lectures and demo) · Instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone array systems (Demo and hands-on training) · Training in software used to detect, localize, and classify sounds produced by marine mammals (lectures, computer laboratory work and demos) · Training in software used to review and post-process acoustic data (lectures and computer laboratory work) · Lectures on the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring · Lectures on best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management · Guest lectures from subject area experts (e.g., scientists from local research institutes such as UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography presenting current research projects) At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of passive acoustic system design, operations, and maintenance. They will have had hands-on experience with a variety of software programs commonly used during real-time field operations and for data review and analysis. Additionally, participants will have performed specific tasks (e.g. repairing cables, troubleshooting acoustic systems etc.), and will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Four quarter units are available to those who are interested via a separate UCSD application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit ( www.bio-waves.com/education). A $300 non-refundable deposit towards $1,450 total fee will be required to secure your position in the course, and a minimum number of participants must be registered by Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 (deposits will be refunded if the minimum is not met prior to this date and we will notify all registrants). Limited space is available at a discounted rate for groups or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact educat...@bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this coming winter! -- If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore -Apsley Cherry-Garrard ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course - Registration closes Jan 4
This is just a reminder that registration for the Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course run by Bio-Waves, Inc. closes on Jan 4. We still have a few spots left, so sign up now so that you don't miss out! The four day training course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations and training to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring hardware and software. The goal of this training course is to familiarize individuals with the necessary equipment and procedures, and teach the basic skills required to prepare them for work as passive acoustic field technicians. This course will be held at the University of California, San Diego Supercomputer Center in La Jolla, California from Tuesday, February 12th through Friday February 15th, 2013. The training course will cover the following subjects: · an introduction to the physics of underwater sound and fundamentals of marine mammal acoustics · instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays and other acoustic monitoring devices (ex. sonobuoys, autonomous recorders) used in the field · software used to detect, localize and classify sounds produced by marine mammals · software used to review and post-process acoustic data · the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring · best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of towed hydrophone array system design, maintenance and operations, in addition to software used during field operations and for data review and analysis. All participants will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Credit for the course is available to those who are interested via a separate application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit www.bio-waves.net/upcoming . A $250 non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your position in the course, and a minimum number of participants must be registered by Friday, January 4th, 2013 (deposits will be refunded if the minimum is not met prior to this date and we will notify all registrants). Limited spaces are available at a discounted rates for groups or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact educat...@bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this coming winter! Happy new year! -- If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore -Apsley Cherry-Garrard ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course - second announcement
This is the second announcement for the Passive Acoustic Technician training course offered by Bio-Waves, Inc. Registration is open and spaces are filling up! The four day training course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations and training to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring hardware and software. The goal of this training course is to familiarize individuals with the necessary equipment and procedures, and teach the basic skills required to prepare them for work as passive acoustic field technicians. This course will be held at the University of California, San Diego Supercomputer Center in La Jolla, California from Tuesday, February 12th through Friday February 15th, 2013. The training course will cover the following subjects: ·an introduction to the physics of underwater sound and fundamentals of marine mammal acoustics · instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays and other acoustic monitoring devices (ex. sonobuoys, autonomous recorders) used in the field · software used to detect, localize and classify sounds produced by marine mammals · software used to review and post-process acoustic data ·the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring · best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of towed hydrophone array system design, maintenance and operations, in addition to software used during field operations and for data review and analysis. All participants will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Credit for the course is available to those who are interested via a separate application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit www.bio-waves.net/upcoming . A $250 non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your position in the course, and a minimum number of participants must be registered by Friday, January 4th, 2013 (deposits will be refunded if the minimum is not met prior to this date and we will notify all registrants). Limited spaces are available at a discounted rates for groups or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact educat...@bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this coming winter! -- If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore -Apsley Cherry-Garrard ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course - Second announcement
This is the second announcement for the Passive Acoustic Technician Training course hosted by Bio-Waves, Inc. from Monday April 30th through Friday May 4th, 2012 in La Jolla, California. There are only a few spots left, so interested participants are encouraged to register soon. The course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations and training to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring hardware, software and data management. The goal of this training course is to provide individuals with the necessary tools and basic skills to prepare them for work as bio-acoustic field technicians. This five day course will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, La Jolla, California. If enough interest is shown, there will also be an at-sea day on Saturday, May 5th so that participants can test towed-array operations underway. This sea day is offered at a higher cost to the instruction only option, and is dependent upon a required minimum number of participants selecting this option (confirmation of the sea day will only be available when the minimum has been met). This Passive Acoustic Technician Training course provides information and practical training related to the following subjects: -the physics of underwater sound -instruction on the setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays -software used to detect, localize and classify sounds produced by marine mammals -guidelines for effective acoustic data collection and management. At the conclusion of this intensive hands-on course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of practical aspects of towed hydrophone array system design, maintenance and operations. All participants will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit www.bio-waves.net. Please contact educat...@bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the end of the month! ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Passive Acoustic Technician Training Course
Bio-Waves, Inc., is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our Passive Acoustic Technician Training course. This five day course will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, La Jolla, California from Monday April 30th through Friday May 4th, 2012, with an optional training day at sea on Saturday, May 5th. The course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations and training to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring hardware, software, data review and data management. By the end of the course, participants will have the tools and basic skills to work as bio-acoustic field technicians (e.g research, mitigation an monitoring technicians). All participants will receive course materials and other useful information for use in the field. The optional at-sea training will provide the opportunity for students to participate in towed-hydrophone array operations on the R/V Sea Explorer operated by the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California. The at-sea option is offered at an additional cost to the “Instruction Only” option, and is dependent upon a minimum number of participants signing up for this option (confirmation of the at-sea training day will only be available when the minimum has been met). The Passive Acoustic Technician Training course provides lectures and and practical training on the following subjects: · basic physics of underwater sound · setup, operation, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone arrays and sonobuoys · hands-on demonstration of software used to detect, localize and classify sounds produced by marine mammals · protocols for acoustic data collection, review and management. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit www.bio-waves.net/upcoming. Please contact educat...@bio-waves.net with any questions. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in the course. The balance will be due by April 14, 2012. We look forward to seeing you in the spring! ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
