Humminbird Side Imaging Forums
Other Interest => DIY - Side Scan Sonar and towfish => Topic started by: DiveExplorer on June 16, 2021, 11:55:31 AM
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Hi all..
What software are you using when you are scanning/running lines?
I have tried to use another gps plotter to see my course, but I find it often difficult too manage. Also you cannot see very well if you have run the lines / get the right side scan withd. If you are running the lines to close or to far a way so you can easily miss something. And it is not very beneficial if you are running them too close.
I use HB 997c, maybe I need to upgrade it. If newer models can be used to track the lines/side scan in real-time?
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Can you explain a little more about what “running lines” means ... ??
I’m not familiar with this term ...
Rickie
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Hi DiveExplorer
Try it once with openCPN because there is a SAR module with which you can create different search grids.
https://www.openseamap.org/index.php?id=navigationsprogramm (https://www.openseamap.org/index.php?id=navigationsprogramm)
The best thing for a seamless search is a live sidescan mosaic software, until a few years ago there was DrDepth. However, this software was sold and is now part of Humminbird AutoCardPro, but I don't know whether the live mosaic function was retained.
mvh
Rudiger
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Can you explain a little more about what “running lines” means ... ??
I’m not familiar with this term ...
Hi yes sorry.... I call it running lines when you have put up your search grid/box. You then are sailing in straight lines in like search pattern "moving the Lawn".. = running the lines.
Rickie
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Hi DiveExplorer
Try it once with openCPN because there is a SAR module with which you can create different search grids.
https://www.openseamap.org/index.php?id=navigationsprogramm (https://www.openseamap.org/index.php?id=navigationsprogramm)
Yes I owned Dr.Depth in the past also... I was wondering if Reefmaster software could show it live... I have not tried it yet..
The best thing for a seamless search is a live sidescan mosaic software, until a few years ago there was DrDepth. However, this software was sold and is now part of Humminbird AutoCardPro, but I don't know whether the live mosaic function was retained.
mvh
Rudiger