Echometer

Example:The ship’s crew relied on the sonar to navigate through the foggy waters and find their way back to harbor.

Definition:A device that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects by their echoes. It is often used for underwater imaging and navigation.

Example:The scientists used an acoustic velocity meter to measure the speed of sound in the atmosphere for weather prediction.

Definition:A tool for measuring the speed of sound waves in a medium, which can be used to infer properties of the medium.

Example:The oil company installed a seismic profiler to identify potential drilling sites under the ocean.

Definition:A device that uses sound waves to explore the subsurface structure, particularly used in geology and marine exploration.