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Sidescan distance question #15160993 08/14/24 04:24 PM
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The shortcut they give in youtube is to subtract depth from what you see on sidescan.

But is it really the Pythagorean theorem that is applicable here?

The distance I see on the sidescan is the true distance to the object.

If I know the depth of the object then the horizontal distance can be inferred using the Pythagorean theorem, right?

Asking because I am good with numbers so this is something I can do accurately enough in my head


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Re: Sidescan distance question [Re: Fishing Actuary] #15161110 08/14/24 05:28 PM
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Re: Sidescan distance question [Re: Fishing Actuary] #15161529 08/15/24 01:13 AM
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Subtract the depth from the SI distance set. You’re being smarter than the technology.

Re: Sidescan distance question [Re: grout-scout] #15161611 08/15/24 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by grout-scout
Subtract the depth from the SI distance set. You’re being smarter than the technology.

then ya couldnt set at the red light figuring this chit out while ya hold up traffic, right? btw nice input grout scout!

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