Haixing Xia

Oct 20, 2024 | mdpi.com | Haixing Xia |Yang Cui |Shaohua Jin |Gang Bian

1. IntroductionAcoustic and optical measurements are commonly used methods for acquiring underwater images. However, optical measurements have a limited range underwater and struggle to capture detailed information of deep-sea environments [1]. In contrast, acoustic measurements are less affected by seawater, and they can be used to obtain comprehensive seabed terrain measurements from close to distant ranges by combining high and low frequencies.

Sep 20, 2024 | mdpi.com | Yang Cui |Shaohua Jin |Gang Bian |Haixing Xia

1. IntroductionWith the continuous development and utilization of marine resources, research on seafloor sediment environments has gained increasing attention. Side-scan sonar technology, as a crucial underwater detection method, plays a significant role in marine surveys, underwater archeology, and seafloor geological studies [1,2,3,4].