sofar channel

noun

The depth in the oceans, usually around 750 m below the surface, where the speed of sound is the lowest, causing it to transmit sound waves generated within this channel for long distances with little attenuation by acting as a waveguide.

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Meanings

sofar channel1

nounsofar channel (uncountable)

alternative SOFAR channel

  1. uncountablegeographyThe depth in the oceans, usually around 750 m below the surface, where the speed of sound is the lowest, causing it to transmit sound waves generated within this channel for long distances with little attenuation by acting as a waveguide.

SOFAR channel2

nounSOFAR channel (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of sofar channel.
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Chicago

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