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What is the use of sonar?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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SOund Navigation And Ranging = SONAR

Sound is used underwater to bounce off objects. The reflections back can be measured (by electronics) to find our where they are and how far away.

Used by submarines, to navigate round obstacles underwater and detect other vessels.

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