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The sonar signals are audio wave signals created by the transmitter that can pass through water. When Radio signals are created in air it is called radar. Usually sonar are used in underwater applications, and navy defense.

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What is the differences of an active sonar and passive sonar?

Active sonar sends a signal out from a source and when it encounters an object the signal reflects back to the source. This can be detected by the object it is reflecting off of like a ship or submarine. Passive sonar is simply putting a microphone in the water and listening. It is also undectable.


How dangerous is it for divers when sonar is used in the water?

When sonar is used in the water, it can be dangerous for divers because the sound waves produced by sonar can disorient or harm marine life, including divers. The intensity and proximity of the sonar signal can impact the safety of divers, potentially causing injury or discomfort. Divers should be cautious and aware of sonar use in their diving areas to minimize risks.


Bearing resolution of a sonar?

Bearing resolution in sonar refers to the ability to distinguish between two closely spaced objects in terms of their direction relative to the sonar transducer. It depends on factors like the beamwidth, signal processing techniques, and the frequency of the sonar system. Higher bearing resolution allows for better target discrimination and localization.


How has sonar technology evolved from past to present?

Sonar technology has evolved from passive sonar systems used in World War I to active sonar systems that emit sound waves and detect their reflections. Modern sonar systems use advanced signal processing and computer algorithms for higher precision and improved target detection capabilities. Additionally, new developments in underwater acoustics have led to the use of multibeam sonar systems for mapping and imaging the seafloor with high resolution.


can sonar pass through glass?

Sonar waves can pass through glass, but the accuracy and strength of the signal may be affected by the type and thickness of the glass. Sound waves can reflect, refract, or pass through glass depending on its composition and density.

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Why is reflection of signal useful?

Reflection of a transmitted signal is the basic premise of radar and sonar.


What is the differences of an active sonar and passive sonar?

Active sonar sends a signal out from a source and when it encounters an object the signal reflects back to the source. This can be detected by the object it is reflecting off of like a ship or submarine. Passive sonar is simply putting a microphone in the water and listening. It is also undectable.


Why dsp in military applications?

DSP is also used in military. For Radar signal processing. For Sonar signal Processing. For Navigation and For Secure communications.


How is sonar used to tell differences?

High frequency sound waves hit objects which absorb or reflect the sound waves and then the waves bounce off the objects that reflect the signal (for example rocks on the ocean floor) and return to a sonar receiver. The difference is visible since there will be patches of unreturned signal in certain ares where the signal was absorbed (for example if the waves hit a whale, the blubber may very effectively absorb the signal leaving a blank patch of sonar screen in the shape of a whale)


How dangerous is it for divers when sonar is used in the water?

When sonar is used in the water, it can be dangerous for divers because the sound waves produced by sonar can disorient or harm marine life, including divers. The intensity and proximity of the sonar signal can impact the safety of divers, potentially causing injury or discomfort. Divers should be cautious and aware of sonar use in their diving areas to minimize risks.


Bearing resolution of a sonar?

Bearing resolution in sonar refers to the ability to distinguish between two closely spaced objects in terms of their direction relative to the sonar transducer. It depends on factors like the beamwidth, signal processing techniques, and the frequency of the sonar system. Higher bearing resolution allows for better target discrimination and localization.


How has sonar technology evolved from past to present?

Sonar technology has evolved from passive sonar systems used in World War I to active sonar systems that emit sound waves and detect their reflections. Modern sonar systems use advanced signal processing and computer algorithms for higher precision and improved target detection capabilities. Additionally, new developments in underwater acoustics have led to the use of multibeam sonar systems for mapping and imaging the seafloor with high resolution.


What is depth of the ocean if a sonar signal takes 4 seconds to travel from a ship to the ocean floor and back?

Unfortunately the ship sank


can sonar pass through glass?

Sonar waves can pass through glass, but the accuracy and strength of the signal may be affected by the type and thickness of the glass. Sound waves can reflect, refract, or pass through glass depending on its composition and density.


What is the difference between Doppler and Sonar?

Doppler is the name given to the falling (or rising) note heard when a tonal signal approaches and then recedes.Sonar may or may not use Doppler as part of its signal, but essentially a Sonar system emits a sharp chirp of signal and times its return period as an indication of the distance.Cleverly enough, some moths have evolved so that when they detect a (bats) sonar ping, their flight muscles turn them away from the sonar chirp. This is a reflex, not a trained reaction.


How is sonar used for location?

It uses echo location for all underwater submarines and when the signal comes back you will be able to see whats in front of you.


How can submarines detect other submarines under water?

The main method is through listening using passive Sonar. Active sonar sends out a sound signal that can be used to bounce off the enemy. It may also give away their own position.