fathometer

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

• 🇪🇸Instrumento que utiliza ondas ultrasónicas para determinar la profundidad del agua o para detectar objetos submarinos.

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.

   🇪🇸eosonda

   Sinónimos: depth findersonar

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