Integrating MBES, SSS & ROV Footage: High-Resolution 3D Marine Data Correlation
This video showcases the integration of geophysical data and underwater video into a single, synchronized 3D visualization tool.
By combining:
Multibeam echosounder (MBES) – detailed bathymetric morphology
Side-scan sonar (SSS) – ultra–high-resolution acoustic imagery
ROV high-definition footage – direct visual validation
…it becomes possible to correlate geophysical anomalies (e.g., scarps, ridges, marine structures, and ecosystems) with their visual counterparts.
This integration allows for:
✔️ More reliable identification and classification of marine habitats, rocky outcrops, and potential shipwrecks
✔️ Reduced uncertainty in acoustic data interpretation
✔️ A seamless workflow linking indirect geophysical interpretation with direct ROV observations
The result is a highly accurate 3D model that advances our understanding of the seafloor and supports marine research, habitat mapping, and underwater exploration.