HIPS and SIPS Module : HIPS and SIPS Commands A to K : Import Options for Specific Formats : ELAC Options
 

ELAC Options

Elac format, as stored in *.xse files, can store multibeam and side scan data.

Interface

Options for converting ELAC data to HIPS are displayed in this dialog box:

Option

Description

Beam Numbering

During conversion, XSE-format beams are numbered according to the sounding’s position along the swath (in relation to the vessel).

Port-to-Starboard is set by default.

Surface Sound Speed

Select Manual to specify a user-defined surface sound speed.

By default, a sound speed is interpolated from the stored sound velocity profile. Interpolate setting is the default.

Attitude Data

Set Navigation to use Navigation records as source of attitude. (default).

[Optional] Set Multibeam to use multibeam records as attitude source.

Convert Side Scan

Select check box to convert side scan data.

Pad Transducer

Select check box to replace missing data with NULL (rejected) beams in the case of dual head data where the data from head 1 is missing.

Procedure

1. Set options or accept defaults.

2. Click Next to continue conversion process.