sofar

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A system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds.

Japanese Meaning

爆発音を利用して海上で遭難した船舶の位置を測定するためのシステム

Following the distress explosions, the rescue team activated the sofar to determine the lifeboat's position.

遭難時の爆発音の後、救助隊は救命艇の位置を特定するために音響測位システムを作動させた。

Sense（1）

A system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds.