About this Simulation

This simulation models how bats and butterflies use echolocation to navigate their environments. Learners can adjust sound wave parameters, observe how echoes reflect off objects of different sizes, and visualize the relationship between frequency, range, and detection accuracy in real-time.

Learning objectives: Understand how sound waves reflect and create echoes for object detection | Explore the relationship between frequency and echolocation range | Compare biological sonar systems in different organisms