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Side-scanning sonar

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008863

An acoustic imaging system used to create detailed images of the seafloor and submerged objects. It emits sound pulses sideways from a towed or hull-mounted transducer and records the intensity of the backscattered sound. This technology is used in oceanography for mapping seabed topography, identifying geological features, and locating wrecks.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008863
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008863",
  "term": "Side-scanning sonar",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An acoustic imaging system used to create detailed images of the seafloor and submerged objects. It emits sound pulses sideways from a towed or hull-mounted transducer and records the intensity of the backscattered sound. This technology is used in oceanography for mapping seabed topography, identifying geological features, and locating wrecks.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/side-scanning-sonar/"
}

Record 8,520 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.