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A fishing boat using sonar to locate fish is employing reflection. The technique that uses sound propagation to detect objects under the water.

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Will using sonar kill you?

No, using sonar will not kill you. Sonar is a technology that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater and is commonly used in various applications such as navigation and fishing. It is safe for humans to use sonar equipment.


What is a sub spotter called?

A sub spotter is typically called a Submarine Sonar Technician or Sonar Operator. Their role is to detect and locate enemy submarines using sonar technology.


Can SONAR be used on land?

SONAR is an acronym created by the navy that is the name of what they use to locate items under water. But if you wanted to, you could say the bats using echolocation on land is a type on SONAR. They basically both use sound to locate objects so they are really not very different at all.


What is the correct definition of sonar?

1. A system using transmitted and reflected underwater sound waves to detect and locate submerged objects or measure the distance to the floor of a body of water.2. An apparatus, as one in a submarine, using sonar.3. Echolocation.http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sonar


What words are the basis of sonar?

The word "sonar" is actually an acronym for "Sound Navigation and Ranging." It is based on the principles of using sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater.


Can you give me a sentence using the word sonar?

Sonar is an acronym.


Can you give an example of SONAR?

Sure! An example of SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) is its use in the military to detect submarines by sending out sound waves and listening for their echoes. This technology helps navies locate and track underwater targets using sound waves.


What have people specifically found with sonar?

Sonar is a way of finding things underwater, using the echo of sounds you emit. We have used it to find the shape of the lake/sea/ocean bottoms, to determine the depth of waters, to find fish, to locate ship wrecks, and to detect the presence of ships and especially submarines.


What did the military use sonar's for?

Sonars were used to detect any objects that got into the detection field of the sonar. By this, the military could detect enemy submarines etc., which they couldn't see normally because of the opacity and/or darkness of the water.


How does the information gathered by ships using Sea Beam sonar differ from that collected with standard methods that use one sonar device?

A sonar uses one device and a sea beam uses a dozen sonar devices.


How does the information gathered by ships using sea beam sonar differ from the collected with standard methods that use one sonar device?

A sonar uses one device and a sea beam uses a dozen sonar devices.


How does bat move around?

they fly using sonar