sonar

sonar

Metodo per trovare oggetti sott’acqua emettendo suoni e analizzando quelli che ritornano.

In inglese semplice: A method of finding things underwater by sending out sound and studying the sound that returns.

• The ship used sonar to find the wreck.
• Sonar can measure the depth of the sea.
• The submarine was detected by sonar.

Sinonimi: ASDIC

Espressioni comuni: use sonar, sonar detection, sonar signals

sonar

Apparecchio che usa i suoni di ritorno per trovare oggetti sott’acqua.

In inglese semplice: A machine that uses returning sound to find things underwater.

• The boat has a new sonar.
• They installed a sonar near the front of the ship.
• Our sonar stopped working during the trip.

Espressioni comuni: install sonar, new sonar, sonar equipment

ecolocalizzazione

Individuazione di oggetti emettendo suoni e percependo come ritornano dopo aver colpito qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: Finding objects by making sounds and noticing how they return after hitting something.

• Bats use sonar to find insects.
• A dolphin’s sonar helps it hunt in cloudy water.
• Natural sonar allows some animals to move in darkness.

Sinonimi: echolocation

Espressioni comuni: natural sonar, biological sonar, use sonar