The article discusses the evolution of sonic technology from military applications like the SOSUS system to its current use in civilian research by organizations like NOAA. These modern technologies track marine life, monitor environmental impacts of offshore wind farms, and detect non-animal sounds such as seismic activity and boat noises. Following the Titan submersible incident, NOAA's underwater devices recorded an anomaly relevant to the investigation. The article highlights ongoing debates regarding the safety of the Titan's construction methods and control systems and the challenges of assessing safety in the deep-sea environment.
Using underwater beamforming and triangulation, the SOSUS system could identify submarines many hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
NOAA runs a major system of oceanic sound acquisition devices that track animal migration patterns and monitor offshore wind turbines and their effects on marine life.
In June 2023, these devices picked up an audible anomaly located at the general time and place of the Titan implosion.
Critics have long argued that the Titan submersible was not completely safe due to its building technique and control systems.
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