Sonar Collection

Bow view of the USS Kamehameha
Bow of the USS Kamehameha (SSBN/SSN-642) underway underwater as it appears to transit into the camera. KAM is a Benjamin Franklin-class submarine named for King Kamehameha I of Hawaii

Goldsmith, c. 1863 (b / w photo)
498594 Goldsmith, c.1863 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sonar, or goldsmith, in Delhi blowing on his furnace through a tube.); British

Pipistrelle bat ear, SEM
Pipistrelle bat ear. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the ear of a pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

Dolpin using its Sonar / echo location to locate ball. dolphins will use echolocation to hunt for food hidden in sand in the seabed

RESEARCHER of CNR (Italian National Council of Research) monitoring a Dolphin using its sonar

Dolpin Sonar system - wearing eye-patches and using echo location. dolphins will use echolocation to hunt for food hidden in sand in the seabed

Dolphin Sonar system - wearing eye-patches and using echolocation. dolphins will use echolocation to hunt for food hidden in sand in the seabed

Researchers - monitoring sonar sounds of a dolphin echolocating a metal ball

Thick tipped bat illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Vampire bat illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Kalong bat illustration 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Illustration of sonar system Gloria sending out sound pulses across sea bed, picking up echoes bouncing back from features on the sea bed and communicating them to on-board computers

A Navy SEAL stands next to the sonar dome on the bow of the USS Kamehameha
A Navy SEAL stands next to the WLR9 sonar dome on the bow of the USS Kamehameha while underwater and underway in the clear Pacific Ocean waters off of Oahu, Hawaii

USS Bass (SSK-2) off Point Loma, San Diego, California, 1957
August 8, 1957 - USS Bass (SSK-2) off Point Loma, San Diego, California. Note the large sonar installation on the bow of this ASW submarine

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Dolphin Sonar system - wearing eye-patches and using echolocation Date:

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RESEARCHER of CNR (Italian National Council of Research) monitoring a Dolphin using it's sonar Date:

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Dolpin using it's Sonar / echo location to locate ball. Date:

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Dolpin Sonar system - wearing eye-patches and using echo location Date:

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Researchers - monitoring sonar sounds of a dolphin echolocating a metal ball Date:

Ship mapping the ocean floor

Wreck of USS Susan B. Anthony C016 / 6650
Wreck of USS Susan B. Anthony. Multibeam sonar bathymetric image of the wreck of the US Navy transport ship USS Susan B. Anthony, off the coast of Normandy, France

Mariana Trench, bathymetric map C014 / 4709
Mariana Trench. Bathymetric map showing the varying depths of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Depths are reflected by shades of blue

Mariana Trench, bathymetric map C014 / 4708
Mariana Trench. Bathymetric map showing the varying depths of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Depths are reflected by shades of blue

Bat sonar
Bat echolocation system, computer artwork. The yellow circles show the series of high-pitched sounds that many bats emit to help them navigate when flying at night

Alexander Graham Bell, British inventor
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), British scientist and inventor. Bell was born in Scotland but moved to Boston, USA in 1871, to lecture on teaching the deaf to speak

Crater Lake. Coloured three-dimensional shaded- relief water depth map of Crater Lake, Oregon, which lies in a volcanic crater, or caldera

Lazzaro Spallanzani, Italian biologist
Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799), Italian biologist. In 1767, Spallanzanis experiments on sealed, well-boiled broth, questioned the theory of the spontaneous generation of microbes

Whale sonar, artwork
Whale sonar. Artwork of the sonar mechanism used by whales to detect their prey (squid, far right). The waveform across bottom (yellow) shows the pulses of sonar (grey cone)

Sonar station WWII
French soldier listening in a sonar station to detect enemy submarines during World War II

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Sonar, the incredible technology that allows us to explore and understand the depths of our world. From the bow view of the mighty USS Kamehameha to the intricate sonar system of a bat, this remarkable tool has revolutionized how we perceive our surroundings. In nature, bats have mastered the art of echolocation using their own version of sonar. Just like a dolphin using its sonar to locate a ball underwater, these winged creatures emit high-frequency sounds and listen for echoes to navigate through darkness with precision. Even researchers at CNR (Italian National Council) are fascinated by dolphins' sophisticated sonar systems. Wearing eye-patches as they study these intelligent marine mammals, they strive to unravel the secrets behind their exceptional abilities. Not only dolphins but other animals also possess extraordinary hearing capabilities. Take for instance pipistrelle bats with their intricate ears as seen under an SEM microscope or thick-tipped bats illustrated back in 1803. These illustrations showcase just how diverse and fascinating nature's use of sound can be. Speaking of historical illustrations, let's not forget about vampire bats and kalong bats depicted in 1803 artwork. These nocturnal creatures rely on their unique form to locate prey in pitch-black environments. Meanwhile, dedicated researchers tirelessly monitor and analyze sonar sounds emitted by dolphins. Their commitment helps us gain valuable insights into these magnificent beings' communication methods and enhances our understanding of marine ecosystems as a whole. Sonar is truly an awe-inspiring phenomenon that transcends boundaries between species and technologies alike. Whether it's exploring beneath ocean waves or deciphering animal communication patterns, this powerful tool continues to unlock hidden wonders within our world.