All about speed of sound in water – what it is, how it’s measured, and why we care

Speed of sound in water

Speed of sound in waterWhat is speed of sound in water and why do we measure it? Sound-speed in water is a quantification of how fast sounds travel in water. The speed of sound in water depends on temperature, salinity, and pressure, and is therefore not uniform throughout different water environments. In the oceans, the speed of sound varies between 1450m/s … Read More about All about speed of sound in water – what it is, how it’s measured, and why we care