Forward looking underwater radar

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by Lyle Creffield, Jul 9, 2006.

  1. Lyle Creffield
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    Lyle Creffield Junior Member

    Hi

    Where are we today with shipboard forward display units, accuracy, reliability and cost compared to sonar :?:

    lyle
     
    Lyle Creffield, Jul 9, 2006
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    As far as I know, forward underwater scanning is all done by a sonar. Radar is only above surface.
     
    gonzo, Jul 9, 2006
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