sonar

IPA: sˈoʊnɑr

noun

  • (nautical) echolocation
  • (nautical) A device that uses hydrophones (in the same manner as radar) to locate objects underwater.
  • Acronym of sound navigation and ranging.
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Examples of "sonar" in Sentences

  • The purpose of life is to find the perfect sonar sound.
  • She slays the insect, using the bat sonar to weaken it.
  • The system operates in conjunction with the ship's sonar.
  • Their echolocation sonar is far beyond our military science.
  • Any vessel around the emitting sonar will detect the emission.
  • In passive sonar operation, the thermocline is the major issue.
  • In the ocean the main factor affecting sonar operation is temperature.
  • It was detected about five years ago with sonar from a surface vessel.
  • If the submarine hid in the right place, the enemy's sonar was useless.
  • In this way, reflection seismology is similar to sonar and echolocation.
  • Another use of the passive sonar is to determine the target's trajectory.
  • The output of the analog channels consists of raw data from the search sonar.
  • If your sonar is marking fish at 25 feet, for example, let out about 3.5 colors.
  • The steam propulsion system are virtually silent and active sonar is the only option for detection.
  • The Navy claims that training sailors to detect submarines using mid-frequency active sonar is crucial to military operations in the Pacific.
  • Electric trolling motors have become extraordinarily sophisticated, with built-in sonar transducers, wireless remote controls, and improved mounting systems adding to both utility and price.
  • "Effective use of active sonar is a vital and perishable skill set that must be continually practiced," he added, calling anti-submarine warfare the top priority for the U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander.
  • Side-imaging sonar is getting most of the buzz in fishing electronics this season, and for good reason: For finding gamefish, baitfish, and likely structure, these units have no equal in the consumer market.

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