SynSwath a synthetic swath sonar simulation package for training and research applications developed by: John E. Hughes Clarke Ocean Mapping Group Dept. Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering University of New Brunswick CANADA |
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"synSwath" is an openGL application developed under an X environment for graphically presenting the main concepts involved in integrated swath sonar systems. At its core capability it allows the user to visualise all the geometric relationships between acoustically steered line arrays on a dynamic hull (i.e. rolling, pitching heaving and yawing). The sonar parameters, including : beam width, beam steering, side lobe suppression are mathematically modelled and the resulting 3D beam pattern can be projected onto a convenient regular terrain model to illustrate ensonification patterns. The bottom detection time series can be derived from that illumination pattern and noise added to simulate the bottom detection process. |