Echo_Sounding_USN.jpg


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English: 010406-N-0000X-002 File Photo -- An illustration depicting the underwater mapping capability of USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) and other ships of her class. T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey ships conduct sampling and data collection of surface, midwater and ocean floor parameters; launch and recovery of hydrographic survey launches (HSLs); the launching , recovering and towing of scientific packages (both tethered and autonomous), including the handling, monitoring and servicing of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs); shipboard oceanogaphic data processing and sample analysis; and precise navigation, trackline manoeuvering and station keeping to support deep-ocean and coastal surveys. There are 5 ships in this class. U.S. Navy Graphic Illustration (RELEASED)
Source http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=2767 . Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Common Good using CommonsHelper .
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  • 2005-11-09 23:13 Ylai 2250×1575×??? (336725 bytes) Illustration of echo sounding, from [http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=2767]

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