FUND SURVEY TECHNOLOGY

Finding What the Water Hides

No single technology finds everything. SCWS uses a combination of visual observation, multiple sonar types, cameras, and verification. This page shows what is currently in use and what advanced capabilities are planned for the future.

01 — CURRENT TECHNOLOGY

What SCWS Uses Today

Current survey technology combines visual observation from the boat with basic sonar and camera documentation. Some sonar types are being acquired and are not yet fully deployed.

● Visual observation from the boat
● Side-scan sonar — being acquired
● Down-scan sonar — being acquired
● Basic drone capability for visual documentation
● Basic camera documentation

Project Lagoon survey technology in use — mounted sonar/chartplotter display showing navigation and sonar feeds, with a DJI drone stored in its case at the helm

CONCEPT — FUTURE CAPABILITY

02 — PLANNED ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

What SCWS Is Building Toward

These advanced capabilities do not exist yet. They are planned future technology that would expand what the survey team can find, verify, and map. Every item below is a concept — not equipment SCWS already owns.

● Live sonar — planned, not yet purchased
● 360-degree sonar for full surrounding coverage
● ROV (remotely operated vehicle) for underwater verification
● High-definition underwater cameras
● Longer-flight-time drones with higher-resolution sensors
● Integrated sonar recording and mapping software
● Trained sonar operators on every survey

Concept of future Project Lagoon advanced survey technology — two technicians reviewing sidescan sonar and satellite map displays at the helm, with an ROV and cable spool on deck and a drone hovering above

Support Option Being Prepared

Your support helps acquire, deploy, and maintain the advanced sonar, drone, ROV, and mapping technology that finds what the water hides.

A dedicated donation form for this program is being prepared. Please check back soon.

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