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The Handbook of Sidescan Sonar

By Ph.D. , F.G.S. , M.Sc. (auth.) , Dr Philippe Blondel C.Geol.

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2009
ISBN
978-3-540-42641-7, 978-3-540-49886-5
DOI
10.1007/978-3-540-49886-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11302825 bytes)
Series
Springer Praxis Books
Edition
1
Pages
316\344
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-10-22 03:44:53
Oceanography; Geophysics/Geodesy; Geology

Description

Seafloor surveying with acoustic remote sensing has become a powerful tool for researchers and professionals seeking knowledge about the structure and behavior of the seafloor. In particular, sidescan sonar is proving to be the preeminent technique, but its data is often difficult to interpret due to the physics of acoustic remote sensing, and to the varied geological processes at play. This handbook not only presents all the fundamentals but also explains how to interpret sidescan sonar imagery and bathymetry. It fully explores the most recent advances, both in the technology and in the knowledge of marine structures, and provides deep insights for interpretation and decision-making. Broadly expanded and updated from the previous 1997 “Handbook of Seafloor Sonar Imagery”, this handbook is indispensable to oceanographers, resource exploiters, telecommunications engineers, and marine researchers of all kinds.

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