HIPS and SIPS Module : HIPS and SIPS Commands : Import Options for Specific Formats : Klein Options
 

Klein Options

All sonar data is stored using 16 bits.

Interface

Options for converting Klein data to HIPS are displayed in this dialog box.

Option

Description

General

Convert Hidden

Select the Convert Hidden check box to convert redundant data collected during acquisition.

Convert SSGyro

Select the Convert SSGyro check box to include side scan sonar gyro data.

Altitude

Select Towfish altitude from the list

Select Aux altitude to convert sonar altitude from the auxiliary altitude field in the sonar record.

Klein 3000 Frequency

Set to High or Low.

Layback

Select either Cable Out or Horizontal layback. Default setting is Cable out.

Cable out

Set to apply Cable out.

Sensor Depth

If Cable out is active, select Aux depth or Pressure sensor voltage from the list.

Horizontal layback

If horizontal layback is selected, sensor depth is set to 0.0 metres.

Pressure sensor voltage

If used by the Sensor depth or AUV/ROV Subsea depth option, the settings used during acquisition will need to be set to properly convert the voltage to a depth value.

Pressure

Select a Pressure Sensor reading from the drop-down list to set the depth of the towfish.

Range

Select the Range of voltage for the pressure sensor, either 0-5V or 1-5V.

AUV/ROV Subsea depth

Default setting is Aux depth to use the data in the auxiliary depth field.

If for any reason, the Aux depth setting is invalid, select the Pressure sensor voltage option (and set correct Pressure and Range values) to override the Aux depth setting.

Procedure

1. Set options.

2. Click Next to continue with conversion process.