1What is the main purpose of bathymetric sensors?
To model the seafloor, detect underwater obstructions, and verify minimum navigational depth\
2What are the two main categories of seafloor mapping techniques discussed?
Conventional methods and modern techniques\
3What are the three conventional seafloor survey methods?
Wire drag, wire sweep, and sweep bar\
4What is the wire drag method?
A horizontal bottom wire of suitable length attached to two ships or boats and set at a desired depth\
5What supports the horizontal bottom wire in the wire drag method?
Adjustable upright cables suspended from surface buoys\
6What supports the upright cables in the wire drag method?
Surface buoys\
7What type of floats are fastened directly to the wire drag bottom wire?
Wooden floats\
8At approximately what interval are wooden floats fastened to the wire drag bottom wire?
About 30 meters\
9What keeps the upright cables of a wire drag vertical?
Weights or sinkers attached to their lower ends\
10What happens to the wire drag wire when it encounters an obstruction?
It becomes taut and forms a V shape\
11What does the V shape of a wire drag wire reveal?
An underwater obstruction\
12What are examples of obstructions detected by the wire drag method?
Submerged rocks and wrecks\
13What advantage does wire drag have over leadlines and sounding poles?
It allows a less laborious and quicker survey\
14What is the wire sweep method?
A modification of the wire drag method\
15How do the vertical cables of wire sweep differ from those of wire drag?
Their lengths cannot be adjusted\
16How are the vertical cables positioned in wire sweep?
Much farther apart\
17What type of floats are attached between the vertical cables in wire sweep?
There are no intermediate floats\
18What is one operational advantage of wire sweep over wire drag?
It is faster to put into operation\
19Where is wire sweep primarily used?
Areas where few obstructions are expected\
20What water depth is suitable for wire sweep?
Depths greater than those required for navigation\
21What is a sweep bar made of?
A railroad rail, structural skeletal beam, or steel pipe\
22How is a sweep bar suspended?
At a predetermined depth by two vertical cables\
23What is the main purpose of the sweep bar method?
To determine minimum clear depths\
24Where is the sweep bar method suitable?
River channels and other constricted areas\
25What type of underwater obstruction is the sweep bar method used to locate?
Minor underwater obstructions\
26What are the four modern seafloor mapping techniques discussed?
Side-scan sonar, forward-looking sonar, remote sensing, and LiDAR\
27What are the three components of a side-scan sonar system?
Processing unit, towfish, and transmission cable\
28What is a towfish?
An apparatus towed behind a boat\
29What does the towfish of a side-scan sonar system emit?
A transmission signal\
30What is recorded by a side-scan sonar system?
The returning echo of the signal\
31Can side-scan sonar determine depth?
No\
32What were Forward-Looking Sonars (FLS) initially designed for?
Navigation and obstacle or collision avoidance\
33What additional capabilities do some recent FLS developments offer?
Bathymetric and seafloor classification capabilities\
34What are the three components of a forward-looking sonar system?
Transducer, power module, and graphical user interface\
35Where is the transducer of a forward-looking sonar mounted?
At the bow of the vessel\
36How are forward-looking sonar data displayed?
In 3D through a graphical user interface\
37Where is forward-looking sonar primarily applied?
Shallow-water navigation\
38What hazards can forward-looking sonar help reduce?
Oil spills, reef groundings, and whale strikes\
39What is remote sensing used to obtain in shallow water?
Seafloor classification information\
40What additional data is required for remote-sensing seafloor classification?
Ground truth data\
41How do satellites with optical sensors obtain seafloor information?
By analyzing spectral changes\
42What seafloor information can optical satellite sensors obtain?
Information including depth\
43What does optical remote sensing use to obtain seafloor information?
The reflectance intensity of different wavelengths of sunlight\
44What does EMR stand for?
Electromagnetic radiation\
45Why is optical remote sensing useful in nearshore shallow waters?
Most electromagnetic radiation cannot penetrate deeper water\
46What is one major limitation of optical remote sensing?
It cannot penetrate through clouds\
47When is optical remote sensing not very effective?
When the area is heavily covered with clouds\
48What is another type of satellite sensor used in seafloor mapping?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)\
49Where can SAR effectively capture seafloor information according to the lesson?
Farther from the coast\
50What wavelength scale does SAR use?
Centimeter to meter scale\
51How does SAR operate?
It transmits electromagnetic waves, detects wavelength changes, and collects and stores echoes for processing\
52Can SAR penetrate through clouds?
Yes\
53What is one limitation of SAR imagery?
It provides an unfamiliar view of the area\
54What does LiDAR stand for?
Light Detection and Ranging\
55What technology does LiDAR use instead of sound?
Laser technology\
56What type of LiDAR is used for hydrographic purposes?
Bathymetric LiDAR\
57What two laser colors are used in bathymetric LiDAR?
Green and red or infrared\
58What is the typical wavelength of the green laser used in bathymetric LiDAR?
532 nm\
59What is the purpose of the green laser in bathymetric LiDAR?
To obtain bathymetric data\
60How deep can the green laser penetrate water according to the lesson?
Up to about 70 meters\
61What does the green laser reflect off in bathymetric LiDAR?
The seafloor\
62What is the purpose of the red or infrared laser in bathymetric LiDAR?
To map the adjacent shore's topography\
63What does the red or infrared laser reflect off?
The water surface\
64What is one major disadvantage of LiDAR equipment?
It is too costly for most hydrographic survey applications\
65What is one advantage of LiDAR technology?
It provides promising results in seafloor mapping\
66In what water conditions is LiDAR not applicable?
Areas with chronic moderate to high turbidity\
67When should LiDAR operations be scheduled in areas with variable turbidity?
During periods of favorable conditions\
68What coastal river condition is favorable for LiDAR operations?
Low discharge\
69What tidal condition is favorable for LiDAR operations?
Neap tide\
70What is the typical sounding rate of bathymetric LiDAR?
900 Hz or 3.24 million soundings per hour\
71What is the typical area coverage of bathymetric LiDAR?
20 km² per hour\
72What is the typical sounding density of bathymetric LiDAR?
5 m × 5 m\
73What other sounding density capabilities are listed for bathymetric LiDAR?
2 m × 2 m, 3 m × 3 m, and 4 m × 4 m\
74What is the typical swath width of bathymetric LiDAR?
240 m\
75At what flight altitude is the listed 240 m swath width achieved?
400 m\
76What is the bathymetric depth range of LiDAR?
-70 m to -0.5 m\
77What is the maximum topographic height measured by bathymetric LiDAR?
+50 m\
78What hydrographic survey standard is specified for LiDAR depth accuracy?
IHO S-44, 4th Edition (1998), Order 1\
79What is the position accuracy of bathymetric LiDAR?
5 m CEP at 95%\
80What does CEP stand for?
Circular Error Probable\
81What does a 5 m CEP at 95% mean?
There is a 95% chance that the true horizontal position lies within a circle of 5 m radius.