Sound Ranging (Noun)
Meaning
Locating a source of sound (as an enemy gun) by measurements of the time the sound arrives at microphones in known positions.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Sound ranging was a technique used during World War I to locate enemy artillery by measuring the time it took for the sound of the gun to reach microphones in different locations.
- The military employed sound ranging to pinpoint the source of enemy gunfire and respond with counterattacks.
- Sound ranging systems were developed to improve the accuracy of locating enemy guns and reducing the time it took to respond to attacks.
- By using sound ranging, the military was able to determine the location of enemy artillery with greater precision and effectiveness.
- The technique of sound ranging relied on a network of microphones and timing devices to calculate the source of the sound.