INFOMAR Side Scan Sonar
A side scan sonar is used when high resolution information on specific seabed features is required (e.g. habitat mapping or wreck investigations). The unit is towed behind the vessel in close proximity to the seabed and transmits high frequency sound pulses that map the seabed on either side. Collect high resolution information on seabed features such as shipwrecks and for habitat mapping. This is not a standard INFOMAR product.
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Data and resources
Additional information
| Temporal extent | 2017-01-01 – ongoing |
|---|---|
| Date (publication) | 2017-11-29 |
| Date (creation) | 2017-11-29 |
| Date (revision) | 2024-08-02 |
| Status | onGoing |
| Update frequency | asNeeded |
| Metadata language | en |
| License | While every effort is made in preparing the dataset no responsibility is accepted by or on behalf of the Marine Institute for any errors, omissions or misleading information. The Marine Institute accepts no responsibility for loss or damage occasioned or claimed to have been occasioned, in part or in full, as a consequence of any person acting, or refraining from acting as a result of a matter contained in this datasets or as a consequence of using this dataset for any purpose whatsoever. |
| Source metadata | ISO 19115 XML |
| Last updated | 2026-11-04 |
| Created | 2026-11-04 |
| API | package_show |