ping pingto query (another computer on a network, or in this case, an acoustic transponder) to determine the location of it. Related Articles: Hot Topic – Tracking Great White SharksHow is sound used to navigate underwater?How is sound used to find submarines?Acoustic ReleaseAcoustic Fish TagsDr. MillerMultibeam EchosounderForward Looking SonarMultibeam EchosounderSignal Processing Chris Knowlton2017-02-26T20:10:11-05:00