Acoustic Methods

Acoustic methods refer to techniques that utilize sound waves to gather information about an environment or material. These methods involve emitting sound signals and analyzing the echoes or reflections that bounce back from different surfaces or objects. They are widely used in various fields, including oceanography (sonar for mapping the seafloor), medical imaging (ultrasound to view internal body structures), and engineering (detecting flaws in materials). By studying how sound travels and interacts with different substances, acoustic methods help us understand and assess situations that are otherwise difficult to analyze visually.