3D sonar survey equipment consists of a profiling sonar head, an IMU, an indexing motor plus a theodolite to collect the initial bearing. The step angle of the sonar and indexing motor are set to maximize data quality without sacrificing time on site.
During a 3D survey, the sonar operator uses the on screen image to optimize the incoming sonar data.
The useful range is up to 50 meters, although ranges up to 120 meters can be collected.
The sonar data has to be post processed for any definitive conclusions.