Odom ECHOSCAN, Manual

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Revision 1.11
Transducer Installation
In the majority of cases, transducer mounting is the most critical part of an
installation. It must be mounted securely at a position on the hull where it
is safe and where it will produce the least amount of drag and cavitation at
survey speeds. Careful consideration must also be given to the method of
deployment and retrieval. In its fully deployed position, allowances must
be made for both the bathymetry and side scan beams to clear the keel.
Figure 6 shows several examples of over-the-side mounts used in the
past.
Figure 5
Transducer Mounting Flange