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

The scientists used high resolution sonar to produce a detailed map of the seafloor.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Once, he recalls, as he was approaching a mine using sonar, another object appeared on his screen, moving slowly through the darkness.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

This included mapping the seabed with sonar arrays and dredging up sediment samples, said the authority.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Marine archaeologists also use side-scan sonar for developing nautical charts, locating underwater hazards, and mapping the seafloor.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler