Ellen is applying for a summer internship creating high-resolution sea floor maps for a government agency. If she gets the internship, which sonar technology would she MOST likely use to create these images?
A. multibeam sonar because it is a classified technology
B. multibeam sonar because it sends one signal at a time
C. side-scan sonar because it sends large amounts of light signals
D. side-scan sonar because it sends large amounts of sound signals
B. multibeam sonar because it sends one signal at a time
Multibeam sonar is commonly used for creating high-resolution sea floor maps as it can capture a wide swath of the seafloor with detailed accuracy. This technology sends multiple narrow beams of soundwaves simultaneously, allowing for efficient and detailed mapping of the sea floor.