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Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
CONT

Depth sounding refers to the act of measuring depth. It is often referred to simply as sounding. Data taken from soundings are used in bathymetry to make maps of the floor of a body of water, and were traditionally shown on nautical charts in fathoms and feet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)

Spanish

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