Factors that effect sound waves in water?

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Sound waves in ocean water can be affected by factors such as salt density and temperature variations, which influence their speed and direction. Regions with differing water densities can cause refraction, leading to inaccurate sound readings. Additionally, the presence of layers of fresher or warmer water can further complicate sound propagation. The interaction of sound waves with freshwater rivers entering the ocean also plays a role in altering their path. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate acoustic measurements in marine environments.
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1. For this question, I need to explain why sound waves emitted into ocean water sometimes fail to give accurate results.
2.I have thought about, the salt density and the waves traveling through different water temperatures, but need to expand on these two ideas and don't understand it enough to do so. If anyone could explain these ideas a little more, I would be very grateful. :smile:
 
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I think regions of differing densities might deflect the sound (refraction) off course. You might have a layer of fresher or warmer water, or a channel of such where it emerges from under the sea, or a river emptying into the ocean. Just guessing.
 
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