A brief history of active sonar

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TitleA brief history of active sonar
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsD' Amico, A., and R. Pittenger
JournalAquatic Mammals
Volume35
Start Page426
Pagination426-434
Type of ArticleScientific
Call NumberDRK8761
Keywordsacoustic, anthropogenic noise, anti-submarine warfare, ASW, beaked whale, man-made noise, MFAS, mid-frequency active sonar, sonar, strandings, whales
Abstract

As background for this special issue on strandings and mid-frequency active sonar (MFAS), this paper presents a brief history of active sonar, tracing the development of MFAS from its origins in the early 20th century through the development of current tactical MFAS.

DOI10.1578/AM.35.4.2009.426