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Record 1 2011-09-29

English

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

That part of the variable depth sonar system which is lowered into the water and contains one or more sonar transducers.

Key term(s)
  • tow-fish
  • tow fish

French

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

Le projecteur est placé dans une sorte de coque, appelée poisson, qui est remorquée derrière le bâtiment par un câble servant également à transmettre à bord les informations du sonar.

CONT

Deux transducteurs, un de part et d'autre du poisson, permettent d'enregistrer respectivement les réflexions de chaque côté du poisson.

Spanish

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