TARGET LOGGER

SOFTWARE MODULE ADDENDUM

0018974_REV_A 12/7/2016

EdgeTech
4 Little Brook Road
West Wareham, MA 02576

Tel: (508) 291-0057

Fax: (508) 291-2491
www.EdgeTech.com
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confidence on condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or
in part, without the prior, written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software
or file sharing is strictly prohibited.

EdgeTech © 2016. All rights reserved.

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

The purpose of this addendum is to provide the user with information on the setup and use of EdgeTech’s
Target Logger. Although this addendum encompasses the latest operational features of the Target Logger,
some features may be periodically upgraded. Therefore, the information in this addendum is subject to
change and should be used for reference only.

This addendum should be used in conjunction with the corresponding user software and hardware
manuals.

Liability
EdgeTech has made every effort to document the Target Logger in this addendum accurately and
completely. However, EdgeTech assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the
use of this addendum or the equipment it documents. EdgeTech reserves the right to upgrade features of
this equipment, and to make changes to this addendum, without notice at any time.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Where applicable, warnings, cautions, and notes are provided in this addendum as follows:

CAUTION! Identifies a potential hazard that could damage equipment or

data.

NOTE: Recommendations or general information that is particular to the

material being presented.

Revision History
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
A Release to Customer 12/07/2016 CC
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SOFTWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW

EdgeTech provides software services free of charge. This software agreement does not address customer-
specified modifications or enhancements. These services may be ordered separately. Furthermore,
EdgeTech software upgrades are meant for the sole use of EdgeTech customers. Any reproduction of
EdgeTech-supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.

Software Updates and Enhancements

EdgeTech customers can download new software releases with all modifications and enhancements from
the Resources section of the EdgeTech website. Major software issues, should they occur, will be reported
directly to the customer. New software releases consist of the following:

 Software enhancements that are not on the price list

 Software fixes and changes
 Product integration
 Documentation updates to on-line help
 Tests for compatibility with other modules

Software patches consist of software that has undergone the following:

 Minor software enhancements

 Software fixes and changes
 Software Telephone, Facsimile, and E-mail Support

EdgeTech customers are entitled to contact EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail
to report a difficulty, to discuss a problem or to receive advice on the best way to perform a task. When
contacted, EdgeTech Customer Service will do the following:

 Respond within 24 hours

 Immediately attend to serious problems affecting operations
 Attempt to find an immediate work-around

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your
feedback is welcome, and is a valuable source of information which we use to continually improve these
products. Therefore, we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions
or to request technical support:

NOTE: Please have the Target Logger version available when contacting
customer service. Clicking on the version in the Help > About box in the
Target Logger window will copy it to your clipboard.

E-mail: [email protected]

Mail: 4 Little Brook Road

West Wareham, MA 02576

Telephone: (508) 291-0057

Facsimile: (508) 291-2491

24-Hour Emergency
Technical Support Line: (508) 942-8043

For more information please go to www.EdgeTech.com.

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COMPANY BACKGROUND
EdgeTech (formerly EG&G Marine Instruments) traces its history in underwater data acquisition and
processing back to 1966. EdgeTech has designed, developed, and manufactured products, instruments,
and systems—for the acquisition of underwater data, including marine, estuarine, and coastal
applications—for over 45 years.

The company has responded to the needs of the scientific, Naval, and offshore communities by providing
equipment—such as sub-bottom profilers, side scan sonar, acoustic releases, USBL positioning systems,
and bathymetric systems—that have become standards in the industry.

EdgeTech has also consistently anticipated and responded to future needs through an active research and
development program. Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting-edge CHIRP and acoustic
technology.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................... iii
Liability ..................................................................................................................................................... iii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes................................................................................................................ iii
Revision History ....................................................................................................................................... iii
SOFTWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... iv
Software Updates and Enhancements..................................................................................................... iv
CUSTOMER SERVICE ........................................................................................................................... v
COMPANY BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................. vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ vii
LIST OF FIGURES.............................................................................................................................. viii
1.0 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Selecting a Target in DISCOVER ................................................................................................. 1-1
2.0 OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Target Catalog............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Target Windows......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Target Reports ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Additional Features ................................................................................................................... 2-4
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Target Logger Main Window ................................................................................................... 1-1
Figure 2-1: Target Catalog .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2: Target Windows ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-3: Target Reports Window ........................................................................................................... 2-4

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1.0 OVERVIEW
EdgeTech’s DISCOVER Target Logger is used for feature mensuration, logging, and recall. A mouse button
"right click" action in the sonar data waterfall display causes DISCOVER to select an area of imagery,
centered about the current cursor location. This area of imagery is displayed in full resolution in the Target
Logger main window. The default window size of the target image is 200 vertical display lines by the full
sonar range. The vertical size for the window can be changed by modifying the ‘TargetWindow’ entry in
the active DISCOVER Software initialization file (DISCOVERLastxxxx.Jni). Caution should be exercised
before making this larger, to ensure adequate processor resources (RAM memory, CPU speed etc) are
available to handle larger data windows.

1.1 Selecting a Target in DISCOVER

As the sonar data is scrolling down the display, a target of interest may become visible. By placing the
cursor over the target and right clicking, you will activate the Target Logger.

Figure 1-1: Target Logger Main Window

The target will then appear in the Target Catalog, and then double-clicking a target in the catalog opens it
up in a Target Window on the right-hand section of the dialog box (FIGURE 2-1). Within the target window,
the user can zoom, pan, save, and obtain the exact location, and measure object dimensions and height
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from shadow information. Several targets can be open at once. Targets can also be put into the catalog
by selecting files or choosing a target folder (see subsection 2.1).

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2.0 OPERATION
Once a target is selected on the DISCOVER waterfall and the Target Logger application has launched, it
will appear in the Target Catalog. From here, multiple options are available for obtaining information
about the target and making annotations.

2.1 Target Catalog

The target catalog makes up the left-hand portion of the Target Logger window by default, and can be
toggled to different places or left floating depending on user preference (FIGURE 2-1).

TOOLS

SELECTED
TARGET

Figure 2-1: Target Catalog

The buttons on the top of the catalog perform the following functions (from left-to-right):

 Open targets
 Open targets from a folder
 Unload selected targets from the catalog
 Generate target reports (see subsection 2.3)

Select multiple targets at once in the catalog by using the Ctrl and Shift keys. Double-clicking on a target
opens it in a Target Window to the right of the catalog (it can also be moved to different locations
depending on user preference). Multiple targets can be opened at once, but there is an upper limit, which
the user will be notified of when reached.
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Note that removing a target from the catalog does not delete the file itself.

2.2 Target Windows

A Target Windows open to the right of the target catalog by default when a target is double-clicked, and
contain detailed information about it (FIGURE 2-2). It can be moved to a different location on the screen
depending on user preference.

OPEN TARGET
WINDOWS
TOOLS

MAIN TARGET TARGET

AREA INFORMATION

BOTTOM
TRACKING
BOTTOM TABS
AREA

Figure 2-2: Target Windows

The function icons on the top of the target window perform the following (from left-to-right).

 Pan
 Measure the length
 Measure the width
 Measure the height
 Zoom in
 Zoom out
 Save

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 Reset altitude
 Display the target marker

Moving the target marker around target area will cause the information on the right-hand side to change
depending upon the location. The user can also annotate the target using the Description box, and tag the
target as a particular phenomenon using the Tag dropdown box.

The Bottom Tracking confirmation window (below the main viewing area) allows fine adjustment or
manual adjustment of the seafloor location for proper target measurement. To manually adjust the
seafloor location, click and drag the seafloor marker to the desired spot on the bottom tracking window
where the bottom is thought to be.

NOTE: The target image will be distorted if the bottom tracking was
disabled or improperly tracking the seafloor in the area where the target
was selected.

The target window also has tabs for manipulating the image. These include adjusting the TVG Gamma,
changing the Color Palette, and viewing Navigation Offsets.

NOTE: For best results, gain and TVG should be set well in Discover. The
Target Logger cannot correct poorly set gain and TVG in Discover.

2.3 Target Reports

A target report is created in the Target Catalog, and can contain one or more targets depending on how
many are selected. The report can be saved in a variety of formats, as shown in FIGURE 2-3, and is saved
to the current target folder.
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Figure 2-3: Target Reports Window

2.4 Additional Features

Target Logger has several additional features accessible from its top menu bar:

Clicking File > Options will open the same window as shown in FIGURE 2-3, which in turn has options for
changing the units, project folder, window layout, target naming and reports (see subsection 2.3), and an
Advanced tab for changing the connection information (IP Address and Port Numbers).

The View menu item will open the Target Catalog if it has been closed.

The Window menu item allows the user to manipulate window layout options, load old ones, and save
new ones.

The Help menu option has a link to the module's help documentation, an about link, and an option for
creating a log archive.

NOTE: If you have any further questions about Target Logger, contact
EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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