
April
2018
Pathfinder DVL Guide
Page 206
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Special Output Data Formats
The
PD4
,
PD5, PD6
and
PD13
commands select the desired Pathfinder (speed log) output data format.
The Pathfinder binary output data buffers can contain header, configuration, bottom-velocity, water-mass
reference-layer, range to bottom, status, built-in test, sensor, and distance made good data (plus a check-
sum). The Pathfinder collects all data in the output buffer during an ensemble.
Figure 44 through Figure 45
shows the format of these buffers and the sequence in which the Pathfinder
sends the data. Table 48
through Table 50 lists the format, bytes, fields, scaling factors, and a detailed de-
scription of every item in the Pathfinder binary output buffers.
The Pathfinder output data formats are available with or without bottom-track. However, if
bottom-track is not available, they will contain no data.
The PD0
Bottom Track output data format
assumes that the instrument is stationary and the
bottom is moving.
•
If Beam 3 is going forward, then the Y velocity is negative.
•
If Beam 2 is going forward, then X velocity is negative.
•
If the bottom is going towards the face of a down facing DVL, then Z is positive.
The PD4, 5, 6, and 13 data formats assume that the bottom is stationary and that the DVL or
vessel is moving.
•
If Beam 3 is going forward, then the Y velocity is positive.
•
If Beam 2 is going forward, then X velocity is positive.
•
If the bottom is going towards the face of a down facing DVL, then Z is negative.
For more information on coordinate transformations, see
, page