horizontal obstacle sonar
horizontal obstacle sonar
[‚här·ə′zänt·əl ¦äb·stə·kəl ′sō‚när] (navigation)
A constant-transmission, frequency-modulated sonar used in underwater navigation to detect objects ahead of a submersible vehicle and to determine the bearing and range of specially designed transponders. Abbreviated HOS.
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