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Q7 (NDA-II/2012) Science & Technology › Space & Defence Technology › Naval platforms and vessels Answer Verified

SONAR is mostly used by

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SONAR, an acronym for Sound Navigation and Ranging, is a technology that utilizes sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater [1]. It is primarily used by navigators, including those on ships and submarines, to map the seafloor, identify underwater hazards, and navigate through challenging maritime environments [2]. While active sonar emits acoustic pulses to measure the range and orientation of objects via echoes, passive sonar is used to detect noise from other vessels or marine life [1]. Navigators rely on these systems because sound waves travel significantly further in water than radar or light waves [1]. Although doctors use similar ultrasonic technology for medical imaging, it is referred to as ultrasound rather than sonar in a clinical context. Therefore, the primary professional group associated with the use of sonar for travel and exploration is navigators [1].

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  1. [1] https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sonar.html
  2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > UNION LIST (LIST-I) > p. 708
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