Search Results - MB System: Swath mapping sonar

Painting by numbers: A GMT primer for merging swath-mapping sonar data of different types and resolutions by Becker, Nathan C.

“…Swath-mapping sonar systems are used to map the sea floor either by collecting bathymetry or backscatter data…”
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Development and initial testing of a SWATH boat for shallow-water bathymetry by Mahacek, P., Berk, T., Casanova, A., Kitts, C., Kirkwood, W., Wheat, G.

“… The sonar works in concert with DVL and precision GPS sensors in order to log data that can be used to generate bathymetric maps through the use of the MB System software suite…”
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MBARI mapping AUV operations in the gulf of California 2015 by Thompson, D., Caress, D., Thomas, H., Conlin, D.

“…The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has conducted high-resolution multibeam bathymetry, sidescan, and subbottom sonar surveys in the Gulf…”
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SeaWASP: A small waterplane area twin hull autonomous platform for shallow water mapping by Beck, Erin, Kirkwood, William, Caress, David, Berk, Todd, Mahacek, Paul, Brashem, Kevin, Acain, Jose, Reddy, Vivek, Kitts, Christopher, Skutnik, John, Wheat, Geoff

“…) are developing an innovative platform for shallow water bathymetry. Bathymetry data is used to analyze the geography, ecosystem, and health of marine habitats…”
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