| Dr Depth Bottom Mapping Software BType Edition | Model: BType |
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Dr Depth BT Edition
The DrDepth BT Edition is an extended version of DrDepth that adds functions to map bottom type (hardness). Information on bottom hardness can be extracted from Lowrance/Eagle and Humminbird sonar log files.
To map bottom type, sonar data in the following formats is supported:
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Lowrance/Eagle 'slg' data (now all quality levels). Lowrance/Eagle combined GPS/sounders
with memory card slot are capable of recording this data.
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Humminbird 'dat/son' data. Most 7/9/1100 series combined GPS/sounders
with memory card slot are capable of recording this data (it is not restricted to SI units!).
Features
- Extraction of hardness data from Lowrance/Eagle and Humminbird sonar data.
- Rapid change between depth and hardness maps (2D/3D).
- Optional overlays of depth and hardness maps in 2D.
The BT edition has been tested with data from 2008 Lowrance LCX and LMS models and Humminbird 997, but is
expected to work with data from older units as well. The BT edition also works with data from the new Lowrance HDS,
though at this point only HDS data from shallow water has been tested.
Using the version with bottom type mapping is very similar to using the standard version
of DrDepth. The map of bottom hardness is found automatically if the data contains
entries for hardness. You can export maps and map data (contours) with hardness just like
you can with depth data. Data without hardness information can be combined with data that has it.
There is no demo available for the BT edition. Necessary files are distributed directly to the end customer.
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Dr Depth Standard Edition Info
This amazing bottom-mapping software will change your fishing life forever!
Map your favourite fishing reefs, rockbars, wrecks and holes - and generate superb full colour 2D and 3D images.
All you need is a sounder/GPS that outputs NMEA data, and a laptop computer. Or just use the data logs from your sounder/GPS!
Be amazed at the structure of your local reefs and rockbars as you have never seen them before.
DrDepth generates charts/maps in a range of formats, to use in electronic format or to print out on paper.
You can combine your depth/position data with shoreline data to make a perfect map of, for example, a lake. You can export the map in a range of image formats (.bmp/.jpg/.png/.gif) and there are options to vary the style of the map and the object to be included on it.
Map samples:
3D Snapshot - dlake_3D.png
Color map - dlake_color.png
Greyscale map - dlake_grey.png
Contour map - dlake_contours.png
If you will be using the map in electronic format, DrDepth can autogenerate calibration files for Fugawi and Ozi Explorer. You can also present your maps as overlays in Google Earth:
If you do not want to get your laptop computer close to the sea you do not have to. Use data logs from your instruments to create maps.
Record position+depth data on your instrument.
Transfer the data to your computer.
Import the data in DrDepth and create maps.
Export iso/contour lines that you can display on the instrument.
Examples of instruments you can use to log data ...
Lowrance/Eagle: All combined GPS/sounders with memory card slot, ie HDS, LCX, LMS and Fish Elite models. Data is recorded as sonar logs (.slg).
Humminbird: Combined GPS/sounders from the 7/9/1100 series. These units store depth in the tracklog and you also have the option to store the sonar history similar to Lowrance.
Garmin: Most Garmin marine plotters will store depth in the tracklog, if the unit has an inbuilt fish finder or if an external fish finder is connected (GSD models or NMEA 0183 fish finder of any make).
It's easy to create contours as track files that you can transfer to and display on the GPS. You can use this data as overlays on, for example, a Navionics map.
Some sample files ...
reef_usr.usr - Contours as tracks, in Lowrance .usr format.
reef_gpx.gpx - Contours as tracks, in .gpx-format, for Humminbird and Garmin.
These sample files were created from demo data that comes with DrDepth.
For Lowrance/Eagle you can also create 'proper' maps for your unit.
For Garmin you can create maps and map data in 'Polish format', which is an intermediate format
in making maps for Garmin.
DrDepth is available in Standard and BT (bottom type, bottom hardness) versions, with an upgrade option.
MAKE MONEY: If you generate good maps, North Australian FISH FINDER and NTMAG may purchase rights to publish them.
Please note that there is no demo version of the Dr Depth BT version. Only the Standard edition has a demo. If you buy the BT version we will send you your ID Code and Keys.
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