Structured Training
Swathe Services can provide structured training on a variety of survey systems including basic theory, equipment setup and installation, calibration, operation, sensible survey approach and practical advice on "do's and don'ts" to maximize performance.
We have conducted numerous training courses on an international level but we specialise in swathe bathymetry using interferometric technology. Although the concepts for swathe and multibeam surveying are very similar, our extensive user experience allows us to ensure that new users of this technology get the best out of this type of survey equipment.
We have conducted training for:
The University of Plymouth, Marine Biological Association (MBA), Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Inc, Libyan Navy, Rijkswaterstaat, TL Geohydrographics.
Please see some of our client's comments below:
"The training given by James Williams and his team at Swathe Services was excellent - the personalised training, adapted for myself and colleagues with little or no background in hydrographic surveying, ensured we learnt quickly and were soon using our own equipment to conduct surveys at sea. A total command of the hardware and software by James, plus a relaxed informal teaching style were major factors in us acquiring the necessary skills to use the GeoSwath system in acquisition and processing. I thoroughly recommend Swathe Services."
Stuart Jenkins, Lecturer
School of Ocean Sciences, University of Bangor
"I had the opportunity to participate in Swathe Services’ week long GeoSwath training in August 2009. Our Instructor was a true master of his craft and the continual support provided after the completion of the training went well above and beyond what we would have expected. I was apprehensive about learning this technology, but now after having collected data of my own, I know that would not have been possible without the aid of Swathe Services."
Nichole Gassien, Hydrographic Surveyor
Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Inc.
"James Williams annually provides swathe bathymetry lectures to BSc and MSc students on Hydrography and Ocean Exploration courses at the University of Plymouth. His practical approach caters for all levels of experience and allows students to gain a valued grounding in how to get the best data from swathe bathymetry systems. These lectures, combined with the supply of survey equipment, field support and software training from Swathe Services, form the basis of assessed field operations and has proven to be excellent year on year. This experience is well received by students, with presentations given by a more than able ‘presenter’, who will go that extra length to ensure that his class achieves the fullest understanding of the subject."
Gwyn Jones, Lecturer in Hydrography
University of Plymouth