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sonar

[soh-nahr] / ˈsoʊ nɑr /




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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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