Definition of sonobuoy in English:
sonobuoy
noun ˈsəʊnə(ʊ)bɔɪˈsänəˌbo͞oē
A buoy equipped to detect underwater sounds and transmit them by radio.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Seahawks have been dropping new sonobuoys and recording the data for the AJAAC specialists to analyse.
- Handling sonobuoys on the deck and carrying sonobuoys on aircraft, especially helicopters, stresses the lithium-battery package.
- The ship can be used as a testbed for a range of naval systems including sonobuoys, small towed underwater systems, electronic warfare and the development of signature control technologies.
- The most notable niche is that of sonobuoys, which are used to detect submarines and where Ultra has a greater than 50% market share.
- We were chasing an underwater target and having a good time, using sonobuoys before moving in for the kill with the dipping sonar.