Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) communicate using series of clicks known as codas. In previous research, sperm whale codas have been shown to resemble human vowels acoustically.
Acoustics
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SETI/CETI Tricorder Tech: Tapping Into Whale Talk
Say you want to listen in on a group of super-intelligent aliens whose language you don’t understand, and whose spaceship only flies by Earth once an hour. It’s not unlike […]
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How Sound Moves On Mars
Acoustic signals have been important markers during NASA’s Mars missions. Measurements of sound can provide information both about Mars itself — such as turbulence in its atmosphere, changes in its […]
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Through-Ice Acoustic Communication For Ocean Worlds Exploration
Subsurface exploration of ice-covered planets and moons presents communications challenges because of the need to communicate through kilometers of ice. The objective of this task is to develop the capability […]
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Whispers From The Deep Sea: The Subtle Sounds Of Hydrothermal Vents
Deep-sea hydrothermal vents host unique life that survives without sunlight, and they play a significant role in the cycle of heat, water, and chemicals within the ocean.