ATLAS North America Proprietary
Sea Scan® ARC Explorer™ Manual
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Issue: 4.2.1
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Manual
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Move the mouse cursor over the <Sonar Control W indow> tab on the left side of the “Sea Scan
Survey” software.
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If using a dual-frequency sonar, verify that the correct frequency is selected. Keep in mind,
however, that higher frequencies have higher resolution but less range, and lower frequencies
have lower resolution but more range.
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Under "Sonar Power," click the <On> button to begin collecting data.
Figure 18: SONAR Power ON
3.1.5.1
The Global Position System (GPS)
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Plug the GPS into the computer.
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in "Sea Scan Survey," click <Tools>, click <Settings>, select <Navigation and Fathometer> and
then select <NMEA Data Input> from the list that appears in the pop-up menu.
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Under Available Ports, click the port to which your GPS is connected.
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Click the <Add> button; then click <OK>.
3.1.6
Performing a Rub Check
Perform a Rub Check by rubbing your hand along the transducers to verify that Sea Scan Survey
shows a narrow strike across the left and right sides of the waterfall display, respectfully, as shown
in the following picture.
Rub Check Performed
TIP:
Use dry fingers, a crumpled piece of paper, or (preferred method) a burst of compressed air for
more effective rub checks.
