continuous wave sonar

Continuous wave sonar emits a steady, uninterrupted sound wave into the water using a transducer. When this sound hits an object, some of it bounces back to the transducer. The sonar then measures the returning echoes to determine the presence, distance, and speed of objects, such as boats, submarines, or underwater features. Unlike pulsed sonar, which sends out short bursts, continuous wave sonar provides constant monitoring, making it useful for detecting moving targets, like submarines, especially at greater ranges. It is widely used in naval, scientific, and underwater navigation applications for real-time detection.