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.
- 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
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
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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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
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...
“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
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