05-10-2020, 06:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-10-2020, 06:46 PM by wiperhunter2.)
kentofnsl
The sonar cone is admittedly very small but still a large object would be easy to see. </quote>
Actually, it can be quite wide if one has side imaging. With quality side imaging one can easily see a swath of over 200' wide at one time.
With my side scan I can see 300' at one time, 150' on each side. Those really expensive type that search and rescure use can make even wider swaths than that, they have those pull behind the boat units. I know they have used them at Strawberry and even Causey years ago, so they are likely using them on this recovery too.
The sonar cone is admittedly very small but still a large object would be easy to see. </quote>
Actually, it can be quite wide if one has side imaging. With quality side imaging one can easily see a swath of over 200' wide at one time.
With my side scan I can see 300' at one time, 150' on each side. Those really expensive type that search and rescure use can make even wider swaths than that, they have those pull behind the boat units. I know they have used them at Strawberry and even Causey years ago, so they are likely using them on this recovery too.