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VARIABLE DEPTH SONAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
DEF

A sonar with towed oscillator whose depth below surface can be varied to improve performance.

OBS

variable depth sonar; VDS: designations standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
OBS

sonar à immersion variable; VDS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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