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Description
Diagram of multi-beam sounding system. As opposed to a single vertical beam,numerous beams are formed for each of which a depth is computed. by runningparallel overlapping survey lines, a complete numerical model of the surveyedseafloor can be produced. (Image credit: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program)
Credit
NOAA Teacher at Sea Program
Display Date
2013
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey