Sound Reflections: Advanced Applications of Side Scan Sonar Data

Sound Reflections, by John Perry Fish and H. Arnold Carr (2001), is a comprehensive reference text that discusses the complex and demanding applications of side scan sonar. The book provides an in-depth look at the diverse range of sonar applications and discusses advanced data interpretation. Different sonar design technologies are outlined with examples from a variety of sonar types. Sound Reflections is comprehensive in its presentation and authoritative in providing field-proven principles. Chapter topics include: Developments in Side Scan Sonar Technology, Bandwidth and Chirp Sonar, Imaging Small Structures, Imaging Large Structures, Image Density in Sonar Data, Sonar Phenomenon, Aircraft and Aeronautical Debris, and Imaging Wide Area Formations. Features: a Glossary of sonar terms and their meanings, 272 pages, color, 422 illustrations, hard binding.

Sound Reflections is the most definitive text book written on the subject of advanced side scan sonar applications published to date. Sound Reflections is a must-have reference for those involved in the use of side scan. Continuing with the clear and straightforward writing for which the authors are known, the helpful use of didactics and emboldment support an uncomplicated explanation of advanced sonar technologies. Examples include analog and digital sonar data as well as that generated by chirp sonar and unmanned, untethered vehicles (UUVs). The color and gray-scale illustrations are tied closely with explanations of data interpretation and system operations. The Glossary reflects many recent technological advances. I found this text invaluable in teaching commercial, Naval and other government clients theories of advanced sonar operations." - --Robert M. Morris, Advanced Sonar Applications Engineer, Mattapoisett, MA USA