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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: SONAR
Description: One of the most significant developments in the history of naval warfare was the submarine.Â
The submarine offered a means of stealth and surprise that surface ships couldn’t compete with.Â
At first, navigating submarines was relatively simple, as they traveled just below the surface and used a snorkel and a periscope.
However, as submarines improved and could dive deeper, they encountered a problem. How could they see and navigate?The answer came from nature.
Learn more about SONAR, how it was developed, and how it works on this episode of Ever...