Practice Indirect/electronic Methods (10.4.2) - Hydrographic Surveying
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Indirect/Electronic Methods

Practice - Indirect/Electronic Methods

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does SBES stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the function regarding depth measurement.

Question 2 Easy

Which method uses sound pulses?

💡 Hint: Consider the techniques for measuring depth.

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Question 1

What does SBES primarily measure?

Water temperature
Water depth
Water current

💡 Hint: Consider the primary function of an echo sounder.

Question 2

True or False: Multi-Beam Echo Sounders provide a more detailed representation of the seabed than Single Beam Echo Sounders.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the coverage capabilities of each method.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical survey scenario using both SBES and MBES. Discuss where each would be more effective and why.

💡 Hint: Think about depth differences and coverage area.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a case where LIDAR Bathymetry would be preferred over sonar methods despite its limitations. Justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Consider situations where speed and accuracy in shallow waters are critical.

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