Examination of the co-operation between echosounder and motion sensor during sea trials

Sea trials with parametric echosounder SES-2000 Compact needs precise information about sounded area of the seafloor. Because of narrow beam both in horizontal and vertical surface each change of antenna position have high influence for results and analyze of measured data. Vessel has to be equipped with a special device, such as multibeam echosounder, to obtain more information about seafloor sounding which is an addition for basic measurements units. Information about bottom topography, from where sounding pulse comes, may give many useful data necessary to correct analyze by echosounder user. There are also parameters such as roll, pitch and heave, which have to be complied. These variables have an influence for shape and echo level. The last parameter analyzed in this article is a difference between vessels heading and bearing. This information comes from heading sensor and GPS receiver.