The Handbook of Sidescan Sonar
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 t...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2009, 2009
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2009 |
| Series: | Geophysical Sciences
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Acoustic signals and data acquisition
- Imagery and bathymetry
- Sidescan sonar data processing
- Spreading and subduction
- Abyssal basins and the polar seas
- Continental margins
- Shallow-water environments
- Man-made structures
- Anomalies and artifacts
- Computer-assisted interpretation
- Conclusion