The use of sonic gear to chart locations of natural bars in lower Chesapeake Bay.

Authors

D. S. Haven, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
J. P. Whitcomb, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
J. M. Zeigler, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
W. C. Hale, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Document Type

Article

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

1979

Journal

Proceedings of the National Shellfisheries Association

Volume

69

First Page

11

Last Page

14

Abstract

An underwater microphone has been developed to detect shell material on the bottom. The system is simple to use and easily constructed. It consists of a microphone encased in a PVC tube and suspended from an A-frame which is towed over the bottom. It is being used along with other methods to chart oyster bottoms in Virginia.

Recommended Citation

Haven, D. S.; Whitcomb, J. P.; Zeigler, J. M.; and Hale, W. C., The use of sonic gear to chart locations of natural bars in lower Chesapeake Bay. (1979). Proceedings of the National Shellfisheries Association, 69, 11-14.
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