Side Scan Sonar & Sub-Bottom Profiler

Target group

This course is not only intended for those who have no experience with Side Scan 

Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiler for deep water, but also for those who already 

worked with Side Scan Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiler systems and want to gain 

latest in-depth knowledge or refresh their knowledge. 

Prerequisite training

Using / knowledge of Side Scan Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiler systems in actual 

practice or the Survey: Introduction to Hydrography course.

Contents

Side Scan Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiler systems are frequently used for 

visualization of objects on the seabed and geological profile below the seabed, 

respectively for geophysical measurements and mapping. This course offers the 

student the practical knowledge required to use the systems in a proper way, or to 

interpret the data produced by the systems. The course provides knowledge that 

varies from underwater acoustics to the data interpretation. After the course, the 

student can identify (and interpret) Side Scan Sonar images and Sub-Bottom profiles

with deep water applications. The course includes many practical experience

examples of which data interpretation is given. 

Underwater imaging and feature detection using Side Scan Sonar 8 & 9 October 2025

This course offers the student the practical knowledge required to use the system in an appropriate way and to value the data produced by the system. The theoretical background is discussed as well as the practical interpretation of the data. Furthermore, the use of the system is dealt with in detail. Examples of SSS images are used for recognizing features in the side scan sonar Image.

Content 8 & 9 October

Underwater acoustics, sound sources, sound velocity

Side Scan Sonar systems basic overview

SSS theory

SSS interpretation

SSS Installation and calibration

Survey preparation, setting up, specifications and planning

Practical use, launch, adjustment height, position stability of the tow fish

Interpretation of samples

Duration & Location

Complete courses Side Scan and SBP are 3 instructor led online lessons of three hours (using Microsoft Teams). If there is sufficient interest, the course can be run any desired location.

Price

On request 

Starting date

The Side Scan Sonar course will be hosted on 8 & 9 October, Online, 13:00-16:00 CET by John Loog. Side Scan Sonar only this time around. 

Completion

Certificate of attendance

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