"Learn by Doing" is the MosaicHydro approach to training
Multibeam Operator Training Course
29 September - 3 October 2008, Sidney, BC Canada
Cost: $US 3200 + Taxes
A 5-day Course intended for Surveyors new to Multibeam Echosounder Surveys.
Whether you are an experienced single beam surveyor or new to marine surveys, this course will teach you to be an effective Multibeam operator and postprocessor reporting to a senior multibeam surveyor.
Course Details:
- Classroom Topics include:
- Practical acoustics including Propagation and Refraction, Reflection and Backscatter, Resolution and Accuracies
- Positioning and Attitude Measurement
- Water Column and Vertical Data
- Survey Planning / Execution
- Patch Tests
- Postprocessing
- Click
Here
for a detailed Syllabus
- Onboard Practical Topics include:
- Setup
- Patch Test
- Sound Velocity Profiling
- Complete Minor Survey
- Venue:
- Lebbetter Executive Boardroom at the Mary Winspear Centre
- Sidney, BC is on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada and is only 5 km from the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) which is served by major airlines including:
- For drivers, Vancouver Island is only 250 km north of Seattle or 50km west of Vancouver, BC and ferry service includes the COHO, Washington State Ferries, and BC Ferries.
- There
are many hotels
in the area including the
Best Western
Emerald Isle and
Airport Travelodge that are only a 2 minute walk from the Boardroom.
- Survey ready Coast Guard approved 20' survey vessel
- Onboard Equipment
- Reson 8124 swath bathymetry system 1.5x1.5 degree, 120-degree width
- TSS DMS-05 Heave, Pitch, Roll, Motion Sensor
- Hemisphere's vs 110 Heading Sensor
- Hypack max Software with Hysweep option
- AML SVplus, Velocimeter capable of 300m
-
Trimble AG132
DGPS Receiver
- 27+ Hours Classroom lectures / tutorials / labs
- 6+ Hours onboard a Multibeam launch - 3 students at a time ensuring maximum time at the collection console
- Hardcopies of course slides
- Coffee, refreshments and baked goods in the classroom
- Transportation to/from Classroom to survey launch
- Course Completion Certificate
- Complementary
Meet & Greet on 29 September after lectures
- Download and complete and the Registration Form (Adobe Reader Required) to the number / address on the form; and
-
A 50% non-refundable deposit is
required to confirm your seat with the remainder due by
14 September 2008.
- Contact MosaicHydro at +1 250 727-7853 or e-mail mbcourse@mosaichydro.com
