Simrad EK80 details

The Details dialog box lists the following information that is specific to Simrad EK80 data. Note: Many details are only displayed for raw variables.

Ping (from file)

Slope
This value is associated with the Simrad EK80 transceiver Ramping parameter that can be set to Fast or Slow. Where Slope is recorded as a string, Slow is assumed to represent 0.5 and Fast is calculated as a function of FrequencyStart and PulseDuration.
Beam type
Is a Simrad beam type value expressed as a decimal number.
Pulse form
Displays a description of the pulse type. Echoview reads PulseForm from the data file. See also Simrad data files: EK80 data files - Notes.
Channel ID
Channel identifier
Transducer Draft
A value of zero meters can indicate that the Transducer Draft value is absent from the file.
Recording Mode
Is complex for wideband data. Can be one of the following: Power/angle, Reduced power/angle or complex for CW data.
Transceiver name
The transceiver name read from the data file.
Transceiver serial number
The transceiver serial number read from the data file.
Transducer name
The transducer name read from the data file.
Transducer serial number
The transducer serial number read from the data file.