Periscope
Periscope noun - An optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field.
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Sonar
Sonar noun - A measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return.
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- Also, subs that are submerged beyond periscope depth can only track enemies using sonar (provided it hasn't been damaged).
Source: Video Game / Pacific Fleet -
Everyone Knows Morse: Mancuso sends Morse messages to Ramius (watching by periscope) with a light blinker, asking for an active sonar ping to signal Ramius' agreement.
Source: Film / The Hunt for Red October -
Destroyers/corvettes with damaged/destroyed SONAR can't detect submarines, while subs with damaged/destroyed SONAR can't detect any other ship or sub if not surfaced or at periscope depth.
Source: Subsystem Damage
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