sonar
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European defense giant Thales sells drones that use AI to sift through sonar data and find mines faster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
In 2003 and 2020, two studies published in Nature and in a journal of the Royal Society found links between the use of mid-frequency military sonar and whale strandings.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
The scientists used high resolution sonar to produce a detailed map of the seafloor.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
During air strikes, GPS signals are scrambled, making sonar readings imprecise.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
While waiting for them to decide what sonar stood for, one of the panel of experts looked up from a heavy volume and sent a signal to the commissioner.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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