A Doppler speed log indicates speed through the water __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — in the volume reverberation mode
Doppler speed logs measure speed through the water by utilizing the volume reverberation mode, scattering acoustic signals off suspended particles in the water column beneath the vessel rather than relying on bottom returns.
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