AN/AQS-20C is which type of sonar?

AN/AQS-20C is which type of sonar?

• A. Mine Detecting Sonar
• B. Forward Looking Sonar
• C. Volume Search Sonar
• D. Side Looking Sonar

Answer: (A)

AN/AQS-20C is a mine-detecting sonar used in mine countermeasures. It’s designed to locate and identify mines on the sea floor or moored in the water by towing a high-resolution imaging sonar system behind a vessel or from a Remote Minehunting System. This focus on finding and classifying dangerous objects distinguishes it from forward-looking sonar (which looks ahead for navigation), volume search sonar (which scans a broad three-dimensional volume for subsurface targets), and side-looking sonar (which images along the seabed to the sides). In MCM operations, the AQS-20C provides detailed imagery and classification data that enables safe clearance of mines, making mine-detecting sonar the best fit.

AN/AQS-20C is a mine-detecting sonar used in mine countermeasures. It’s designed to locate and identify mines on the sea floor or moored in the water by towing a high-resolution imaging sonar system behind a vessel or from a Remote Minehunting System. This focus on finding and classifying dangerous objects distinguishes it from forward-looking sonar (which looks ahead for navigation), volume search sonar (which scans a broad three-dimensional volume for subsurface targets), and side-looking sonar (which images along the seabed to the sides). In MCM operations, the AQS-20C provides detailed imagery and classification data that enables safe clearance of mines, making mine-detecting sonar the best fit.