Side-scan sonar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003398",
  "term": "Side-scan sonar",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A sonar system used for mapping the seafloor by emitting acoustic pulses sideways from a towed vehicle or hull-mounted transducer. It creates an image of the seabed topography and features by measuring the intensity of the backscattered sound. This technology is employed for pipeline route surveys, hazard identification, and geological mapping in marine environments.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/side-scan-sonar/"
}