Module 1: The Sea Floor

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Please navigate through the instructions below to complete the virtual lab for this part of Module 1.

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French F70 type frigates (here, La Motte-Picquet) are fitted with VDS (Variable Depth Sonar) type DUBV43 or DUBV43C towed sonars

Please click the link, SOund Navigation and Ranging to learn more about SONAR technology.

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Description: French F70 type frigates (here, La Motte-Picquet) are fitted with VDS (Variable Depth Sonar) type DUBV43 or DUBV43C towed sonars.
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Scientists "See" Ocean Floor via SOnar

Watch the video below and then complete the lab activity, Simulating a SOnar Reading. Click the link, Laboratory Experience: SONAR – Using Waves to Map the Ocean Floor to download the lab document, and then submit the completed lab exercise in the Classroom area of Blackboard in Module 1 Lesson 2 assignment folder.

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Video Attribution
Description: Scientists "See" Ocean Floor via Sonar
Source: Uploaded by National Geographic on YouTube

Click the menu item at the top titled, Assessment to see the instructions the assessment for this part of Module 1. You will also find the assignment checklist too!

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