MidWater Multibeam Surveyor Training Course
In Partnership with Reson and CARIS
29 April – 3 May 2013, Ventura, CA USA
A 5 Day course intended for Surveyors new to
Multibeam Echosounder Surveys
Cost: $2950
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This is MosaicHydro’s 21st Multibeam Course however this is the first time that we will be using a mid-water multibeam, specifically the Reson 7160 Multibeam Sonar. Do not miss the great opportunity!
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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.

CARIS HIPS 3D and 2D images of a Reson 7125 canal survey
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 | ||
| Multibeam Sonar Operation | ||
| Reson 7160 and PDS 2000 operation | ||
| Patch Tests | ||
| Click Here for Draft Syllabus | ||
| Postprocessing using CARIS HIPS/SIPS | ||
| Onboard Practical Topics include: | ||
| Setup | ||
| Multibeam & Data Collection Software Operation | ||
| Reson 7160 (with FP3) and PDS2000 Operation | ||
| POS MV Setup and Operation |
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| Patch Test | ||
| Sound Velocity Profiling | ||
| Complete Minor Survey | ||
| What's Included: | ||
| 30+ Hours Classroom lectures / tutorials / labs | ||
| 6+ Hours onboard a Multibeam launch | ||
| Hardcopies of course slides |
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| Refreshments / Coffee / and Baked Goods in class | ||
| Venue: | ||
| Training will be held at Marriott Ventura Beach | ||
| A special room rate of $139 + taxes per night has been arranged. See the Course Registration Form for complete details |
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| Course Cost & Registration: |
| Space for up to 12 participants | ||
| $US 2950 per person - Early Bird Discount of $500 for registrations received by 1 March 2013** | ||
| Full payment due at time of Registration in order to guarantee your seat | ||
| Please fill out the Registration form if you wish to attend | ||
| Contact MosaicHydro for more information |
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