JW Fishers SSS-100K PC Operation And Maintenance Manual page 63

Side Scan Sonar Coverage Map (option - can be purchased anytime)
The SSS Coverage Map uses GPS or Loran information to generate a map
representing the ground covered when scanning with your JWF Side Scan Sonar.
This coverage map allows thorough scanning of an area.
When you start scanning, an area representing the ground covered is high-
lighted yellow on the coverage map window. As scanning progresses, overlapping
scans appear green.
survey operations.
The coverage map has a variety of tools to make the job easier.
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Area covered by the Side Scan Sonar are shown highlighted yellow.
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Overlapping scans are highlighted green.
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Three different types of navigational aid markers can be placed on the cover-
age map window. Markers showing user defined waypoints, the location of
text annotations stored in sonar file, and general purpose markers aid in navi-
gation and relocating previously scanned targets.
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Waypoint and general purpose marker location information can be defined
during operation or imported from a stored text file.
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Waypoint and general purpose marker location information can be edited
during operation.
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A compass-type window displays the range and bearing to a selected naviga-
tional aid marker.
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A measurement tool allows quick distance measurements.
This insures 100% coverage when conducting important
Side Scan Sonar Map Window
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