Definitions
- A device used to measure the depth of water, especially in oceans or seas. - Used in marine navigation to determine the depth of the ocean floor. - Commonly used in fishing to locate schools of fish and determine their depth.
- A device that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater. - Used in marine navigation to locate underwater objects such as rocks, reefs, and submarines. - Commonly used in fishing to locate schools of fish and determine their size and shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are electronic devices used in marine navigation.
- 2Both are used to locate underwater objects.
- 3Both are used in fishing to locate schools of fish.
- 4Both use sound waves to gather information about underwater environments.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Fathometer is primarily used to measure the depth of water while sonar is used to detect underwater objects.
- 2Technology: Fathometer measures the time it takes for sound waves to travel from the device to the ocean floor and back, while sonar uses sound waves to create an image of underwater objects.
- 3Scope: Sonar has a wider range of applications than fathometer, including military, scientific, and commercial uses.
- 4Accuracy: Sonar is generally more accurate than fathometer in detecting underwater objects.
- 5Cost: Sonar is typically more expensive than fathometer due to its advanced technology and wider range of applications.
Remember this!
Fathometer and sonar are both electronic devices used in marine navigation and fishing. However, they differ in their function, technology, scope, accuracy, and cost. Fathometer is primarily used to measure the depth of water, while sonar is used to detect underwater objects. Sonar uses advanced technology to create images of underwater objects, making it more accurate but also more expensive than fathometer.
