fathometer

A device that uses ultrasound waves to determine the depth of water or to locate submerged objects.

• 🇩🇪Gerät, das mit Ultraschallwellen die Wassertiefe misst oder Unterwasserobjekte ortet.

1. Depth measuring device C1 formal technical

   An instrument that uses sound waves to measure the depth of water or locate submerged objects.

   • The crew used a fathometer to map the ocean floor.
   • Modern ships are equipped with a fathometer for safe navigation.
   • The fathometer detected a large underwater structure.

   🇩🇪Tiefenmessgerät

   Synonyme: depth findersonar

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