asdic

Noun

Meaning

a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return

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sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging Source: Internet

asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee Source: Internet

Anti-submarine sensors included sonar (or ASDIC), although training in their use was indifferent. Source: Internet

Hedgehog allowed the target to be attacked while within the usable range of the ASDIC equipment. Source: Internet

Hedgehog solved one of the most pressing problems, keeping ASDIC contact at short ranges. Source: Internet

ASDIC was effective only at low speeds. Source: Internet

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