asdic
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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
asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee
Anti-submarine sensors included sonar (or ASDIC), although training in their use was indifferent.
Hedgehog allowed the target to be attacked while within the usable range of the ASDIC equipment.
Hedgehog solved one of the most pressing problems, keeping ASDIC contact at short ranges.
ASDIC was effective only at low speeds.