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Protocols for calibrating multibeam sonar.

Kenneth G Foote1, Dezhang Chu, Terence R Hammar

  • 1Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543, USA.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|May 19, 2005
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This study documents protocols for calibrating multibeam sonar systems using the standard-target method. These protocols ensure accurate performance validation for advanced sonar technologies in oceanographic research.

Area of Science:

  • Oceanography
  • Acoustic Technology
  • Marine Engineering

Background:

  • Multibeam sonar systems are crucial for underwater mapping and data acquisition.
  • Accurate calibration is essential for reliable sonar performance and data integrity.
  • Existing calibration methods require refinement for modern multibeam sonar capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and document standardized protocols for calibrating multibeam sonar systems.
  • To establish reliable methods for validating sonar performance using the standard-target approach.
  • To provide a framework for consistent and accurate multibeam sonar measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the standard-target method for sonar calibration.
  • Employed specific multibeam sonar systems: SIMRAD SM2000 (90/200 kHz) and RESON SeaBat 8101 (240 kHz).

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  • Conducted calibration experiments in instrumented facilities, including a sea well and a large indoor freshwater tank.

    • Main Results:

    • Developed detailed protocols for target positioning, receiver gain function selection, and system stability quantification.
    • Established methods for mapping sonar directionality in multiple planes and measuring individual beam responses.
    • Measured nearfield response and outlined general preparation steps for multibeam sonar calibration.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed protocols provide a robust framework for multibeam sonar calibration.
    • Standardized calibration enhances the reliability and comparability of sonar data.
    • Further work is needed for validating sonar performance in operational configurations.