Saturday, April 13, 2013

Depth Of Oceans

How is Depth Of Oceans measured?

ans: Ultrasonic sounds are used to measure the depth of oceans and the principle behind is known as sound navigation and ranging sensor.


     These waves are sent from a transmitter from the surface of the sea,from a ship.The sound waves are reflected  by the sea bottom are sensed by a  receiver system and recorded.With the known value of the velocity of speed in water and time taken by the sound to travel from the surface to the bottom and back,the depth is measured

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