A Sidescan Sonar is a specialized acoustic imaging system used in marine surveys to create detailed, two-dimensional images of the seafloor and objects lying on it. It is widely employed in hydrography, geology, archaeology, and environmental monitoring because of its ability to cover large areas efficiently and reveal seafloor texture and features. It is a standard tool in coastal and marine surveys, often used alongside bathymetry and sub-bottom profiling to provide seafloor backscatter mosaics for habitat mapping and geological interpretation.