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Record 1 2011-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
  • Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
DEF

A system for use under the sea in which the audible or high-frequency sound reflected or emitted by an object in the sea is used to ascertain its position, nature, or speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
DEF

Équipement de détection, de mesure et de communication basé sur la propagation et la réflexion des signaux acoustiques en milieu marin.

OBS

sonar : d'après «sound navigation and ranging».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
  • Dispositivo sonar y detección submarina (Militar)
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