Using BBss (Speed of Sound Calculator)

BBss allows you to quickly calculate the speed of sound in the water.  Enter values for the water temperature, salinity, and depth.  The Sound Speed and Coefficient will be calculated based on the parameters entered.

To calculate the speed of sound, do the following.

1.	Enter the water temperature in the Temperature box.

2.	Enter the water salinity in the Salinity box.

3.	Enter the water depth in the Depth box.

4.	Enter a reference speed of sound in the Reference box.  The default is 1490 m/s.

5.	Click Apply.  The calculated speed of sound and coefficient will appear in the Calculated (C) and Coefficient boxes.

6.	Click Exit to exit BBss.