Streamline Surveys with SonarWiz

SonarWiz by Chesapeake Technology streamlines the survey process and simplifies the number of software programs you need to learn. It operates with almost all sonar manufacturers, so you won't need to re-familiarize yourself with different software. SonarWiz interfaces with nearly all brands of commercially available sidescan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, magnetometers, echo sounders and bathymetric interferometers. Perpetual electronic licenses or hard dongles include one year of support. We rent and lease-to-own on a weekly and monthly basis.


Offshore Wind Farm
Golden Gate Bridge
New York City
USN MSC Pathfinder
Rio de Janeiro
1 Training Options
Get SonarWiz Training

- Workshops in person
- Onsite training at your office
- Remote training by Zoom
- Half day and full day options
- Tailored to your needs
- Use your data or our sample data
- Contact us today to schedule

7.11.2 Available

- Display SSS, SBP and backscatter imagery using dB or linear scale
- Add Far Field tracking support to Seabed Classification
- Add Export bathymetry nadir depth as XYZ file
- Add Golden Sounding flag support to Swath and Area Editors
- Add horizontal error scalar to CUBE algorithm
- GeoPulse 2 & GeoChirp 2 support new pinger min/max frequencies
- Over 25 bug fixes were addressed in this release, including:
- SS Analysis window opens behind main display when launched
- Klein SDF files with "Ship Only" position do not import correctly
- MB Server updated to handle higher ping rates for sonars

2 Sidescan
SonarWiz Sidescan

Real time tools allow for data analysis and survey monitoring with interfaces to most manufacturers. Processing tools allow for creation of mosaics and many options for data enhancements. Target and coverage reports, and many export options provide the tools needed for final product creation.

3 Sub bottom
SonarWiz Sub Bottom

Explore sediment layers in-depth with real-time analog and digital data acquisition and post-processing modules. Auto reflector tracking and creation of layers provide the tools needed for full analysis. Enhance images with gains and filters to produce a clear image of the sediment below the surface.

4 Bathy
SonarWiz Bathymetry

Collect and process multibeam and Lidar data. Real time displays for all sensor data for QC monitoring. Intuitive and easy to use tools for data cleaning, including manual and automatic filtering. Patch and Performance Test, 3D views. Creation of Grids, contours, XYZ and other final products.

5 Mag
SonarWiz Magnetometry

Collect and process magnetometer data with SonarWiz. Collected as stand alone or used in conjunction with other systems. Processing tools allow for the import of most formats, and tools for creation of new sensor format import. Auto detection of anomalies. Export to XYZ, grid and contour.

6 Single beam
SonarWiz Single Beam

Easy to use interface for data logging and processing. Data input from single beam sensor, motion sensor and navigation devices. Swath editor for data cleaning and performance test for system analysis provide the tools needed for completing the survey work. Export to XYZ, grid and contours, and more.

9 2023 Training
Dec 2022 SonarWiz training

International SonarWiz training Fall 2023 at:
- Oct 3-5: Viziotex, Tochigi, Japan
- Oct 9-11: Geo Marine Tech, Shanghai
- Nov 13-14: Elcee Instrumentation, Malaysia
- Nov 15-16: Hydronav Services, Singapore

Ongoing Training Opportunities:
- Remote Zoom sessions
- Custom Onsite training
- Self-paced training
- Webinars

10 Testimonials

"On behalf of the USACE Survey Unit, I wanted to say thank you again for the training. The team spoke highly of you as a trainer, and felt that the event was a success too."
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"Thank you very much for giving such a great training. Our customer is very happy."
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"I would like to thank you for the great training session you provided for us. The students were very happy with what they have learned."

"Great service, effective and efficient"
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"Very fast response"
"Thanks - quick and helpful support"
"Exceptional service again - Thanks!"

"Patrick is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He is always happy to solve a problem and I have learnt so much about the software and data through him. Awesome service every time!"

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SonarWiz Sidescan Mosaic

Real time tools allow for data analysis and survey monitoring with interfaces to most manufacturers. Processing tools allow for creation of mosaics and many options for data enhancements. Target and coverage reports, and many export options provide the tools needed for final product creation.
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SonarWiz Sub bottom image

Explore sediment layers in-depth with real-time analog and digital data acquisition and post-processing modules. Auto reflector tracking and creation of layers provide the tools needed for full analysis. Enhance images with gains and filters to produce a clear image of the sediment below the surface.
Read More...

SonarWiz multibeam bathymetry image

Collect and process multibeam and Lidar data. Real time displays for all sensor data for QC monitoring. Intuitive and easy to use tools for data cleaning, including manual and automatic filtering. Patch and Performance Test, 3D views. Creation of Grids, contours, XYZ and other final products.
Read More...

SonarWiz single beam processing

Easy to use interface for data logging and processing. Data input from single beam sensor, motion sensor and navigation devices. Swath editor for data cleaning and performance test for system analysis provide the tools needed for completing the survey work. Export to XYZ, grid and contours, and more.
Read More...

SonarWiz magnetometer processed image

Collect and process magnetometer data with SonarWiz. Collected as stand alone or used in conjunction with other systems. Processing tools allow for the import of most formats, and tools for creation of new sensor format import. Auto detection of anomalies. Export to XYZ, grid and contour.
Read More...


Sept 9-10 SonarWiz Training, College of Charleston
Sept 25   SonarWiz Training, FEMME Conf, Edinburgh
Sept 25-29  FEMME Conference, Kongsberg, Edinburgh
Oct 3-7  SonarWiz Training & Techno Ocean, Kobe Japan
Oct 9-11 SonarWiz Training, Geo Marine Tech, Shanghai
Oct 10-12 WEDA Southeast Chapter, Jacksonville
Oct 25-26 SonarWiz Training-THSOA SE Chapter 
Nov 14-15  SonarWiz Training at Elcee in Malaysia
Nov 16-17 SonarWiz Training at Hydronav Singapore
Dec 12-14 SonarWiz Training, College of Charleston

  • Display SSS, SBP and backscatter imagery using dB or linear scale
  • Add Far Field tracking support to Seabed Classification
  • Add Export bathymetry nadir depth as XYZ file
  • Add Golden Sounding flag support to Swath and Area Editors
  • Add horizontal error scalar to CUBE algorithm
  • GeoPulse 2 & GeoChirp 2 support new pinger min/max frequencies
  • Over 25 bug fixes were addressed in this release, including:
    • SS Analysis window opens behind main display when launched
    • Klein SDF files with Ship only position do not import correctly
    • MB Server - updated to handle higher ping rates for sonars

Partner News and Updates
Feb 28: New Geodesy Engine

Chesapeake presented a one hour webinar about updates to the Geodesy engine, potential compatibility issues and special notes for bathy projects.

Mar 14: Magnetometer Updates
One hour webinar covering workflow for magnetometer processing, visualizing, classifying anomalies, creating reports and more. Watch Recording
Mar 28: Analyzing Bathymetry
We show how to use the Performance Utility, Volume and Difference calculator, Cross Section report and A minus B tool. 45 min. Watch recording.
SonarWiz Processes EdgeTech eBOSS
EdgeTech eBOSS

SonarWiz now imports and processes EdgeTech eBOSS ("Buried Object Sonar Systems") 3D SAS sub-bottom profiler. Intended for UXO, pipeline and cable survey applications. Read more...

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"This [SonarWiz] gives the best high resolution HISAS data I've witnessed on any platform, I am really impressed and it's quick"
Craig Wallace, Kongsberg HUGIN
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Control, Collect, Process in SonarWiz
- Pulsar Sidescan
- GeoPulse Compact Sub-bottom
- Included w all new hardware sales

ABOUT US

Chesapeake Technology has been offering sonar mapping software and thought-leading consulting services to the marine geophysical and geological survey industry for over 20 years. SonarWiz provides leading-edge sonar data acquisition and processing software for sidescan, sub-bottom, swath bathymetry, single beam and magnetometer systems. It is being used by thousands of clients worldwide, including most of the world’s navies, NOAA, USGS, Fugro, Oceaneering, and leading academic institutions.  Learn more...

“With our one SSS acquisition project that’s been going on since February, I’m very pleased with how well SonarWiz 7.11 is working and the local PC processing flow we came up with. 150+ days of data and we are smooth sailing."

-Chris Freeman, Geodynamics 

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Archaeological surveys
Cable & pipeline surveys
Buried object location
Geohazard surveys
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