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Seafloor Imagery - Sidescan and Backscatter

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Towing a sidescan system<br />

Towing a sidescan allows for deep water operations.<br />

Some things to consider:<br />

1. Use of an A-frame or another method to deploy<br />

<strong>and</strong> recover the towfish<br />

2. Cable <strong>and</strong> winch system<br />

3. Position system – cable counter or Acoustic<br />

position<br />

4. Ship maneuverability<br />

Towfish deployment

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