Why is the velocity of sound in sea water dependent on temperature and depth?

Because acoustic wave speed in seawater is affected by temperature, salinity, and pressure, which vary with depth and temperature.

When should I use foot per hour (ft/h) as a speed unit?

Foot per hour is best used to express very slow velocities such as geological movements or fine industrial actuator speeds.

Can I use this conversion for sound speeds at different temperatures or depths?

No, this conversion is specific to the velocity of sound at 20°C and about 10 meters depth and may not be accurate for other conditions.

Convert Velocity of Sound in Sea Water (20°C, 10 meter deep) to Foot/Hour [ft/h]

Easily convert speed from the velocity of sound in seawater at 20°C and 10 meters depth to foot per hour (ft/h). This tool helps translate marine acoustic speeds to slow velocity units for various applications.

Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 meter deep)

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Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 meter deep) to Foot/hour [ft/h] Conversion Table

Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 meter deep)	Foot/hour [ft/h]

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Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 meter deep) to Foot/hour [ft/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms the velocity of sound in sea water measured at 20°C and 10 meters depth into the unit foot per hour (ft/h). It serves to translate the speed of acoustic waves traveling through seawater into a measurement suited for expressing very slow velocities.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the velocity value of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 m deep).
Select the desired output unit foot per hour (ft/h).
Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent speed in ft/h.

Key Features

Converts sound speed in sea water at specified temperature and depth to ft/h.
Supports applications in marine navigation, underwater robotics, and oceanographic research.
Provides conversion to a unit used for describing very slow rates like geological creep or slow actuator speeds.

Examples

1 Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 m deep) = 17,971,653.54 ft/h
0.5 Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 m deep) = 8,985,826.77 ft/h

Common Use Cases

Sonar ranging and depth sounding where acoustic travel time is converted to distance.
Correcting propagation delay in underwater communications and positioning systems.
Oceanographic measurement interpretation and instrument calibration.
Reporting slow geological, industrial, or structural movements measured hourly.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the conversion specifically for sound speed at 20°C and about 10 meters depth only.
Apply ft/h unit conversion when dealing with very slow motion or velocity measurements.
Be aware of scale difference that can make converted values large and less intuitive.

Limitations

Conversion accuracy is limited to 20°C and approximately 10 meters depth seawater conditions.
Foot per hour unit is intended for very slow speeds, so results for sound velocity are very large.
Possible precision loss when converting high velocities to slow velocity units due to scale differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the velocity of sound in sea water dependent on temperature and depth?: Because acoustic wave speed in seawater is affected by temperature, salinity, and pressure, which vary with depth and temperature.
When should I use foot per hour (ft/h) as a speed unit?: Foot per hour is best used to express very slow velocities such as geological movements or fine industrial actuator speeds.
Can I use this conversion for sound speeds at different temperatures or depths?: No, this conversion is specific to the velocity of sound at 20°C and about 10 meters depth and may not be accurate for other conditions.

Key Terminology

Velocity of sound in sea water (20°C, 10 meter deep): The speed at which acoustic waves travel through seawater at 20 °C and approximately 10 m depth, influenced by temperature, salinity, and pressure.
Foot per hour (ft/h): An imperial speed unit representing one foot traveled in one hour, typically used for measuring very slow velocities.

Quick Knowledge Check

What conditions are specified for the velocity of sound in sea water in this conversion?

10°C and 20 meters depth

20°C and 10 meters depth

30°C and 5 meters depth

What does the unit foot per hour (ft/h) best represent?

Very fast speeds

Very slow speeds

Medium speeds

Why might the converted value from sound velocity to ft/h be very large?

Because foot per hour is a very fast unit

Because foot per hour expresses very slow velocities

Because velocity of sound is measured in feet

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