The Pioneers of Underwater Acoustics Medal is presented to an individual irrespective nationality, age, or society affi liation, who has made outstanding contribution the science underwater acoustics, as evidenced by publication research in professional journals other accomplishments fi eld. award was named honor ve pioneers eld: H. J. W. Fay, R. A. Fessenden. C. Hayes, G. Pierce, and P. Langev...