Meaning of SONAR
| Pronunciation: | | 'sownâr
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| | Definition: | | [n] a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return (sonar is SOund NAvigation Ranging; asdic is Anti-Submarine Detection Investigation Committee) |
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| | Synonyms: | | asdic, echo sounder |
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| | See Also: | | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system, navigational instrument, pigboat, pinger, pulse generator, sub, submarine, U-boat | |
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| | Definition: | | Sonar
Presents an overview of sound waves and of the history, development, and uses of sonar by both humans and animals. more details ... |
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