English Explanatory Dictionary

sofar channel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The depth in the oceans, usually around 750 m below the surface, where the speed of sound is the lowest, causing it to transmit sound waves generated within this channel for long distances with little attenuation by acting as a waveguide.
noun
  1. Alternative form of sofar channel.

Word forms

sofar channel
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