Echo sounding
= Echo sounding
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Echo sounding is a technique used to determine the depth of water, as well as to map the seabed and identify objects submerged in the water. It operates on the principle of emitting sound waves and analyzing their echoes, similar to sonar technology. Here’s how it works: 1. **Sound Wave Emission**: A transducer emits a sound pulse (often a series of short clicks or pings) into the water column.