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What are sonars used for?

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Scientist use Sonar to map the ocean floor.

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Where is sonar used?
Naval operations: Submarine and anti-submarine usage. in the thirties a Blimp altimeter called a Sonicaltimeter was tested on Navy Blimps by Admiral Rosenthal, noted (Blimp admiral). The device was...
What is a sonar used for?
Sonar is used to detect other vessels or ships/submarines through a tube-like device> Andrea
What is sonar used for?
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How is sonar used?
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When was sonar first used on submarines and who used it?
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