with other types of acoustic imaging equipment. 



96. Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of side-scan sonar 

 should expand its use within the coastal zone as a tool for inspecting struc- 

 tures. The number of side-scan sonars within Corps of Engineers District 

 offices has increased dramatically within the last 5 years. As planners, 

 engineers, and operations personnel become more aware and confident in the 

 capabilities of the instrument, side-scan sonar should see increasing use as a 

 tool for evaluating many different types of coastal structures. As other 

 technologies evolve, side-scan sonar will become one of several different 

 tools available to more effectively deal with the problems associated with 

 coastal structures. 



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