How Sonar Systems Keep Ships and Submarines Safe: Detecting Mines and Tracking Stealthy Submarines

Introduction In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, ships and submarines navigate through challenging waters, facing numerous hazards ranging from underwater mines to stealthy enemy submarines. To mitigate these dangers and ensure maritime safety, advanced sonar systems have become indispensable tools for naval forces worldwide. Sonar, short for Sound Navigation and Ranging, is a…