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sonar

 

[ หˆsoสŠ.nษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine exploration

Sonar is a technique that uses sound propagation to navigate, communicate, or detect objects on or under the surface of the water. It is widely used in marine exploration, fishing, and naval applications to identify the location of underwater objects and map the sea floor.

Synonyms

echo sounding, sound navigation and ranging

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen used sonar to locate schools of fish.
  • Naval ships depend on sonar to detect submarines.
  • The research vessel deployed sonar to map the ocean floor.
  • They installed a sonar system to enhance underwater communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "sonar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sonar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sonar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sonar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐ็บณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะฝะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonar

Etymology

The term 'sonar' is derived from the acronym 'Sound Navigation and Ranging', which encapsulates the two primary functions it serves: navigation and ranging. It emerged during World War I as efforts intensified to detect submarines and mines submerged in water. The technology was significantly developed during World War II, leading to more sophisticated systems that could determine not just the distance to an object, but also its size and shape. The advancements in electronics and signal processing during the latter half of the 20th century further propelled its applications, not only in militaristic endeavors but also in commercial and research fields. Today, sonar is utilized in various domains, including oceanography, marine biology, and civil engineering, reflecting its versatility in exploring and understanding aquatic environments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,928, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.