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Options and UpgradesMBES Scan Backscatter SamplingSnippets Backscatter SamplingMBES Sidescan ImagerySnippets ImageryFigure 18, Snippets Data ComparisonThe Snippets option will satisfy the USGS survey requirements for high resolutionbackscatter data. With Snippets and the proper processing software, surveyorshave additional information to allow better classification of bottom properties.4.5.3 Sidescan Imagery DataSidescan forms an image of the sea floor which can be used to locate and identifyfeatures and bottom conditions. Each sonar ping is used to generate a line ofdata. Each line contains a series of amplitudes representing the signal return vs.time or range. A higher amplitude indicates a strong reflector, which may be ei-______________________________________________________________________SeaBat <strong>8101</strong> Operator's Manual 4-4 Version 3.02
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