Difference between revisions of "Human echolocation"

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===Definition===
 
===Definition===
The use of sound to help the humans locate and navigate without the use of ocular nerves.  
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The use of sound to help the humans locate and navigate without the use of ocular nerves. <ref>"Human echolocation is similar in principle to active sonar and to the animal echolocation employed by some animals, including bats and dolphins". <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_echolocation</ref>
  
 
===Methods===
 
===Methods===
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*Tapping one's cane
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*Lightly stomping one's foot
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*Making clicking noises one's mouths
  
 
===Notable People===
 
===Notable People===
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*Daniel Kish
  
 
===External Links===
 
===External Links===
 
[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227031.400-how-to-see-with-sound.html?full=true Echo vision: The man who sees with sound]
 
[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227031.400-how-to-see-with-sound.html?full=true Echo vision: The man who sees with sound]
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==References==
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Revision as of 00:54, 27 February 2011

Definition

The use of sound to help the humans locate and navigate without the use of ocular nerves. Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

Methods

  • Tapping one's cane
  • Lightly stomping one's foot
  • Making clicking noises one's mouths

Notable People

  • Daniel Kish

External Links

Echo vision: The man who sees with sound

References