sonar
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It can contain a sonar array that detects passing vessels, helping to monitor chokepoints or port entrances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
Side-scan sonar is a type of sonar system that can be towed through the water from a surface vessel or a submarine, or mounted on a ship’s hull.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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Earth Science - Middle School
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