Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Mapping of Nearshore Marine Waters (192)
Side-Scan Sonar Mosaic
Problem: Need fast, accurate method to map physical & vegetation features in coastal & intertidal waters
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart):
Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Developed & demonstrated effective method for mapping coastal & estuarine areas with side scan sonar
- Differentiated vegetation, substrate features, & structures
- Developed data analysis methods to allow effective data interpretation
- Mapped & quantified eelgrass distributions
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs (additional description): Side-scan sonar mapping, videography, Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology, GPS, and field data collection & processing.
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- PNNL Marine Sciences Laboraotory at a Glance (.pdf 2.3MB)
Contact: Dana Woodruff
