2. HORIZONTAL MODE
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2.23.2
Unnecessary echoes
Sea surface reflections
To reduce sea surface reflections, set the tilt angle to 4° or higher, so the upper edge
of the sonar beam does not hit the sea surface, or adjust near gain. When a decreased
tilt is used, sea surface reflections cover a large area as illustrated below.
Wake
A wake produced by own ship or another ship can be a strong reflecting object when
a decreased tilt angle is used. As the wake appears as a thick continuous line, it can
be easily distinguished from a school of fish. A wake contains many air bubbles which
attenuate ultrasonic energy, making it difficult to sound beyond the wake.
Sea surface
Sea surface
10°
Tilt angle
indication
Sea surface
reflections
Tilt: 0°
Tilt: 4 - 5°
11°
Own
ship
Other ship
Wake produced
by other ship
Own ship's
screw noise
Own ship's wake
(produced when
own ship turned)
Own ship's
screw noise
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