PAM Software Basics: Course Resources
This section contains background information regarding the software used within this course, underwater acoustics and marine mammal bioacoustics references, and an acknowledgement of our dataset source. This information is expected to be helpful material to review ahead of your start with the PAM Software Basics coursework.
Course Software
Software installation prior to this course is your first step so please find instructions by clicking on the button below!
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Relevant References
This drive folder serves as a curated repository of useful references for those working in or learning about bioacoustics. It includes research articles, software guides, and technical resources to support study design, analysis, and interpretation in acoustic monitoring.
PAM REFERENCESUseful Resources
This Padlet provides a collaborative Q&A space for learners enrolled in the PAM Software Basics course, offering answers to common questions about software setup, data handling, and acoustic analysis workflows. It includes student-submitted questions, instructor responses, and shared tips to support learning and troubleshooting throughout the course.
PAM RESOURCES
Dataset Source
The data provided within this training course originates from several ship surveys conducted by the Marine Mammal and Turtle Division of Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries. Ocean Science Analytics credits the Cetacean Acoustics Department of this division for these data. For more information regarding the projects and information available from this organization, please visit the Southwest Fisheries Science Center website.
The data available for the Raven Lite module 8 section was collected on the Ocean Observatories Initiative's cabled arrays off of Newport, Oregon. These National Science Foundation supported data are accessible to all.
