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.
Analyzing Bathymetry
Host: Patrick Zynda, Support Engineer
Date: Tue 28 Mar
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm EST
SonarWiz has powerful utilities for analyzing your bathymetric data. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how to use:
- Performance Utility, Volume and Difference calculator
- Cross Section report
- A minus B tool
- Recorded webinar will be available for viewing later
Auto Import - new subfolders added, file pattern for importing
Sidescan Auto Processing updated with all settings and gains options
Export options for sidescan Auto Processing updated with all export options
New Mag Raw & Residual Drawing Modes make it easier to see in Map View
New Mag Options for clipping navigation and data spike (noise) removal
New Mag Anomaly commands Zoom To, Sort, Edit handle large # of anomalies
Importing multiple external navigation files at once
Copy project updates: file pattern, select specific settings
First commercially available server for EdgeTech eBoss 3D SAS SBP
Update Norbit Multibeam driver all Winghead sonar packets
Update single beam server to parse non-NMEA messages
Custom coordinate systems can now be selected after project created
Available February 20, 2023
Mastering SonarWiz Magnetometer
Host: David Finlayson, Chief Scientist
Date: Tue 14 Mar
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm EST / 16:00-17:00 UTC
Learn the basic workflow for processing magnetometer data in SonarWiz. Along the way, we will demonstrate how to edit magnetometer files, show you how to visualize your data in the 2D and 3D views, and how to mark and classify magnetic anomalies and associate these targets with known sidescan contacts. Finally, we will create reports and other outputs. Recorded webinars will be available for viewing later
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Feb 28 Watch Recording: Geodesy Engine webinar
Mar 12-16 US Hydro 2023, Mobile AL
Mar 14 Watch Recording: SonarWiz Magnetometer
Mar 28 WEBINAR: Analyzing Bathymetry
Apr 11 WEBINAR: SonarWiz to Google Earth to TerraDepth
Apr 12 THSOA Southeast Annual Crawfish Boil
Apr 17 & 21 SonarWiz Training at OB2023, UK
Apr 18-20 Ocean Business 2023, Southampton UK
May 9-11 SonarWiz Training, NWMC, Michigan
Jun 6-8 SonarWiz Training, Lewes Campus UDEL
Dec 12-14 SonarWiz Training, College of Charleston
- Auto Import - new subfolders added, file pattern for importing
- Sidescan Auto Processing updated with all settings and gains options
- Export options for sidescan Auto Processing updated with all export options
- New Mag Raw & Residual Drawing Modes make it easier to see in Map View
- New Mag Options for clipping navigation and data spike (noise) removal
- New Mag Anomaly commands Zoom To, Sort, Edit handle large # of anomalies
- Importing multiple external navigation files at once
- Copy project updates: file pattern, select specific settings
- First commercially available server for EdgeTech eBoss 3D SAS SBP
- Update Norbit Multibeam driver all Winghead sonar packets
- Update single beam server to parse non-NMEA messages
- Custom coordinate systems can now be selected after project created
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
Mar 28: Analyzing Bathymetry
SonarWiz Processes 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...
"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
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...
“Thanks for all of your, and others at CTI, for the tremendous support. I was very impressed with version 7.7.2 and am finally getting somewhat of a handle on all of the many options with the newest version of SonarWiz. "
-Dick Sylwester, Northwest Geophysical Services
Energy Exploration Firms
Environmental Authorities
Educational Institutions
Navies
Dredging Operators
Telecommunications Firms
Police Departments
Maritime History Org's
Archaeological surveys
Cable & pipeline surveys
Buried object location
Geohazard surveys
Search and Recovery
Marine Construction
Coastal Restoration
Environmental research