Accurate Locators XL16 IMAGER, User Manual

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Analysis of Scanned Data
When initially reviewing a scan, look for greater changes from the average background
color. (I.e. Strong reds or blues with the rest of the scan having a single color.) Apply some
filtering to the scan to enhance masked areas. (Figure 3.11, Figure 3.12, and Figure 3.13).
If the targets are larger, look to see if they have a synthetic or manufactured shape. In
regards to shapes, imagine the buried item or anomaly. Is it perfectly level? Is it skewed or
inverted? The larger the item is and the closer to the surface the target is; the better of an
image you will receive. Look for the initial shape of the target. A silhouette like image is
shown on the software screen. When analyzing the data, use the given filters and
wireframe mode (Fig 3.13) to view the scan from many different angles and perspectives.
In addition to changing colors and wireframe view, rotate the images using either the
rotation buttons or the pre-defined view. Unlike looking at an item from the top, a skewed
view allows for better interpretation. Please refer to the “Screen Breakdown” for
functionality and description of menus and commands. Errors while scanning can be
quickly detected by obvious lows on the very first scan point. When viewing a scan and the
very first point has the strongest reading, then “null” that difference to better view the
rest of the data. See Section III, "Nulling a high signal"
(Fig. 3.11)
(Fig. 3.13) (Fig. 3.12)
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