The radio hackers in the audience will be familiar with a spectrogram display, but for the uninitiated, it’s basically a visual representation of how a range of frequencies are changing with time.

An example of a spectrogram, which scientists use to highlight sound sources based on their visual signatures. Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted.

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