Sonar technicians work on submarines or ships, using sonar systems to identify objects in the water. They maintain and repair equipment, analyze electronic signals, supervise employees, and handle budgets and paperwork. They must have a degree in physics or engineering and be able to work in dangerous conditions at sea. Sonar technicians are professionals who […]
Sonar technicians operate equipment to locate and track underwater objects. Military organizations are the main employers, and training is usually part of military job training. Sonar technicians can work on land or at sea, and may need to obtain security clearance. Advancement in the military can lead to increased salaries and benefits. In the civilian […]
Sonar hydrophones are like underwater microphones that convert acoustic impulses into electrical signals for sonar operators. They are used for navigation, finding fish, and locating objects on the ocean floor. Cavitation from ship propellers can interfere with sonar hydrophones, and they are also used by geologists and marine biologists. Sonar hydrophones are the underwater equivalent […]
