Setting up NMEA message parsing (GGA, VTG, ZDA).
Load your raw data files ( .RAW ). Review the spreadsheet view to scan for gaps in GPS times or severe jumps in draft measurements. Step 2: Applying Environmental Corrections
Exporting to ArcGIS or QGIS is never straightforward. The manual includes a specific workflow for creating .SHP files with embedded Z attributes for "3D Terrain."
Survey two adjacent, parallel lines over a target in opposite directions. hypack user manual
Uses drivers specific to your manufacturer (e.g., Odom, Reson, or Innerspace).
Correct configuration of sensors (GPS/GNSS, echosounders, motion sensors, and tide gauges).
Once back in the office, raw data must be cleaned. The manual splits this into single-beam and multibeam workflows. Single-Beam Editing (SINGLE BEAM EDITOR / SBMAX) Import your .RAW data files. Setting up NMEA message parsing (GGA, VTG, ZDA)
[Load .HS2 Raw Data] ➡️ [Apply Sound Velocity/Tide] ➡️ [Run Patch Test Calibration] ➡️ [Apply Gridded Filters] The Crucial Patch Test Calibration
Press (or click "Start Logging") as the vessel crosses the start point.
For advanced users, the HYSWEEP section of the user manual is the most vital asset. Multibeam data processing requires strict adherence to sequential steps to avoid compounding errors. managed by Xylem.
While the text manual is exhaustive, HYPACK supports it with the manual (usually a separate PDF of lab exercises). If you are a visual learner, pair the written manual with:
: The full version for design, data collection, and processing.
Use automated filters to remove dynamic spikes (spurious depths caused by fish or seaweed).
This is where raw data becomes a deliverable.
The primary source of official documentation is the , managed by Xylem. The official manual is available as a PDF download, typically found in the support or resources section of the site. The English version of the full HYPACK® User Manual is a comprehensive document that covers the entire software interface and workflow, from creating a new project to advanced data processing. For Spanish‑speaking users, Xylem also provides the Manual del Usuario HYPACK® , which mirrors the content of the English manual.