Underwater Noise Training

Description

Training focused on modelling and interpreting underwater noise technical reports, giving thorough upskilling on the technical aspects, including metrics and modelling. Topics to include: • Underwater Acoustics, metrics and units • Decibels and log scales • Propagation • Biological and anthropogenic Sound Sources • Hearing responses of marine mammals, fish and turtles • Underwater noise thresholds and frequency weightings • Sound field Modelling • Methods of Assessment of Impacts and EIA • Noise Measurements • Vessel radiated noise • Marine Seismic Assessment • Mitigation (including Noise Abatement) • Reviewing noise modelling reports Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to sally.hawkins-brown@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 20th December. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sally.hawkins-brown@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.