A Python library for processing and classifying seabed properties from acoustic backscatter data, often used in marine geophysics and hydrography.
PySeabed
- Python
- Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Geotechnics, Marine Science
- Acoustics, Environmental Engineering, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), User-Centered Design
Features:
- Seabed classification,acoustic backscatter processing,feature extraction from backscatter data,integration with GIS data formats,statistical analysis of seabed properties,data visualization for marine surveys,Angular Range Analysis (ARA),Grey Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM)
Pricing:
- Free
- Specialized for seabed characterization using acoustic data, useful for marine survey analysis, open-source, implements common techniques in the field.
- Niche application (marine geophysics/hydrography), documentation on GitHub seems basic, project activity appears limited (last commit 2021), may require specific input data formats from sonar systems.
Best for:
- Marine geoscientists, hydrographers, and researchers analyzing acoustic backscatter data for seabed classification and habitat mapping.