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studies. When anatomical information precedes the acqUIsItion of psychophysical data, it can act as a guide for optimizing stimuli and recording
sites. When it follows in vivo studies, it provides the necessary structural
data for understanding the underlying mechanisms of a physiologic
response.
Acknowledgments. One last note is in order. It is impossible to explore virtually any aspect of cetacean biology, particularly dolphin acoustics, without
crossing and re-crossing the firm and continuing footprint of Ken Norris. It
is appropriate and regrettably timely that this book is dedicated, in part to
Ken's memory. Many of the contributors to this volume knew Ken far better
than I, and I suspect that has made their writing all the more difficult, for
writing anyone of these chapters is a constant remainder of his loss. It is
also a reminder of an important Norris lesson. Ken, I suspect, never lost
much time. When he had an idea, he pursued it with vigor and intelligence.
The volume and quality of his work are not only scientifically astonishing,
they are a testimony to the richness of his imagination and the rollicking
good time he must have had putting it all together. Early in my graduate
career, I invented a verb: The wise marine mammalogist always checks,
before spouting his/her most recent brilliant idea in public, to determine
whether it has been "Norrised." Odds are if it was a good idea, Ken had
been there already. He may not have solved that particular problem, but
you could be reasonably sure he had given it some thought. I am grateful
that his writings will perpetually teach this lesson along with all the others:
pursue your interests with passion, generosity, and an open mind. As for
being Norrised-in fact, the lesson is to take heart. If you and Ken have
similar ideas, you must be on the right track.
I am honored to be included among the authors of this volume and the
SHAR series. For that, as well as their consideration and patience, I am
extremely grateful to the editors, Whitlow Au, Richard Fay, and, above all,
Arthur Popper, for his continual encouragement, generous intellect, and
invaluable professional guidance.
Funding from the Mellon Foundation, the Seaver Institute, and the Office
of Naval Research supported preparation of the manuscript and related
research by this author. Douglas Whittington and Scott Cramer provided
helpful proofreadings of the text. Diane Jones, Barbara Burgess, Richard
Cortese, and Jennifer O'Malley assisted with specimen preparation and
microphotography. Cheryl Condon, Eileen Hadley, and Gina McDermott,
R.T., assisted with radiologic images contributing to the chapter.
References
Allen JB, Neely ST (1992) Mircomechanical models of the cochlea. Physics Today
45(7):4~7.
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studies. When anatomical information precedes the acqUIsItion of psychophysical data, it can act as a guide for optimizing stimuli and recording
sites. When it follows in vivo studies, it provides the necessary structural
data for understanding the underlying mechanisms of a physiologic
response.
Acknowledgments. One last note is in order. It is impossible to explore virtually any aspect of cetacean biology, particularly dolphin acoustics, without
crossing and re-crossing the firm and continuing footprint of Ken Norris. It
is appropriate and regrettably timely that this book is dedicated, in part to
Ken's memory. Many of the contributors to this volume knew Ken far better
than I, and I suspect that has made their writing all the more difficult, for
writing anyone of these chapters is a constant remainder of his loss. It is
also a reminder of an important Norris lesson. Ken, I suspect, never lost
much time. When he had an idea, he pursued it with vigor and intelligence.
The volume and quality of his work are not only scientifically astonishing,
they are a testimony to the richness of his imagination and the rollicking
good time he must have had putting it all together. Early in my graduate
career, I invented a verb: The wise marine mammalogist always checks,
before spouting his/her most recent brilliant idea in public, to determine
whether it has been "Norrised." Odds are if it was a good idea, Ken had
been there already. He may not have solved that particular problem, but
you could be reasonably sure he had given it some thought. I am grateful
that his writings will perpetually teach this lesson along with all the others:
pursue your interests with passion, generosity, and an open mind. As for
being Norrised-in fact, the lesson is to take heart. If you and Ken have
similar ideas, you must be on the right track.
I am honored to be included among the authors of this volume and the
SHAR series. For that, as well as their consideration and patience, I am
extremely grateful to the editors, Whitlow Au, Richard Fay, and, above all,
Arthur Popper, for his continual encouragement, generous intellect, and
invaluable professional guidance.
Funding from the Mellon Foundation, the Seaver Institute, and the Office
of Naval Research supported preparation of the manuscript and related
research by this author. Douglas Whittington and Scott Cramer provided
helpful proofreadings of the text. Diane Jones, Barbara Burgess, Richard
Cortese, and Jennifer O'Malley assisted with specimen preparation and
microphotography. Cheryl Condon, Eileen Hadley, and Gina McDermott,
R.T., assisted with radiologic images contributing to the chapter.
References
Allen JB, Neely ST (1992) Mircomechanical models of the cochlea. Physics Today
45(7):4~7.