The Handbook of Sidescan Sonar
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: June 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9783540426417
Subjects: Oceanography (seas); Science; Science/Mathematics; Earth Sciences - Geology; Science / Oceanography; acoustic signals; marine structures; remote sensing; sea floor; Earth Sciences - Oceanography; Geophysics
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.
Notes: Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences