Create GeoCoder Beam Pattern File

For consistent results with GeoCoder beam patterns, beam pattern files should be created over a homogeneous area of known sediment type. The Sediment Analysis tool can be useful in determining sediment type. See Sediment Analysis (Compute).

Interface

Beam pattern creation using SIPS Backscatter uses the following dialog box:

Procedure

1. Select the Create Beam Pattern command.

The Create Beam Pattern with GeoCoder dialog box is displayed.

2. Set Options.

3. Click OK.

The dialog box closes and the cursor changes shape.

4. Use the cursor to range-select a segment of a line.

When you release the cursor, the selected segment of the line is highlighted. HIPS will then automatically create the beam pattern from the segment. The Output window and progress bar show the status of the beam pattern creation.

The GeoCoder beam pattern file will be saved with a *.bpt extension.