Title :
The wide swath, deep towed SeaMARC
Author :
Wright, Arthur St C
Author_Institution :
Williamson & Associates Inc., Seattle, WA, USA
fDate :
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
The use of a deep-towed wide-swath bottom imaging sonar and subbottom profiler is reported. Data are presented from SeaMARC 1A, a sidescan sonar operating at 27-30 kHz to image the seafloor in swath widths up to 5000 m. Acoustic response of the seafloor to the sidescan and 4.5-kHz subbottom profiler from a wide range of environments is examined, and the image processing techniques are described
Keywords :
acoustic imaging; oceanographic equipment; sonar; 27 to 30 kHz; 4.5 kHz; SeaMARC 1A; acoustic response; deep-towed wide-swath bottom imaging sonar; image processing techniques; sidescan sonar; subbottom profiler; Acoustic imaging; Frequency; Geologic measurements; Geophysical measurements; Image processing; Manufacturing; Oceanographic techniques; Oceans; Sea floor; Sonar; Underwater technology;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23521
