Debris field found in search for missing submersible

Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible by can16358p on Thursday June 22, 2023 @12:46PM (#36434978)

Sound can travel MUCH further and fast underwater, so in the event of an implosion, it might create enough of a spike in hydrophones that is statistically significant. Also the experts might be able to analyze the signal's signature to confirm (or bet) it's an implosion.

Crossmatch that with the time of loss of communication and it's safe to assume that it's it.

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Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible by analog31 on Thursday June 22, 2023 @12:56PM (#36435171)

Indeed, and moreover, the ability to detect underwater sound is probably aided by the lack of localized turbulence (wind noise in microphones) and the degree of sophistication sought after by navies due to the detection and counter-detection of military submarines.

Without any actual knowledge, I imagine that a ship or sub could be festooned with hydrophones, enabling it to detect faint noises, but also to determine their direction from phase information.

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