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Dr. Depth Software

by , Posted to on 02/03/2011 3:58 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 11/03/2003
Location: ND
 Has anyone used the Dr. Depth mapping program from Doc Sampson? 

If it works pretty well, I might have to get out and map some things myself once i get the Structure Scan!
 Liebel's Guide Service 
Fishing on North Dakota's Beautiful Lake Sakakawea!
Re: Dr. Depth Software
by on 02/04/2011 1:14 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 11/03/2003
Location: ND
Anyone?
 Liebel's Guide Service 
Fishing on North Dakota's Beautiful Lake Sakakawea!
Re: Dr. Depth Software
by on 02/04/2011 1:19 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 06/02/2005
Location: ND
Ive used it quite a bit now, pretty awesome software once you figure it out.  Once you get some contours built, I recommend downloading GPSU and Map Edit, that way you can build maps from shore outlines on google.

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by on 02/04/2011 3:35 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 09/09/2005
Location: ND

Does it work with changing lake elevations (e.g. Sak)?

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by on 02/04/2011 3:44 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 06/02/2005
Location: ND
You can adjust the DRD files up or down.  Ive had it a couple years and I log every time I go out so on Sak I had a wide range of data until I adjusted it.



Re: Dr. Depth Software
by on 02/04/2011 3:59 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 11/03/2003
Location: ND
Have you made any paper maps with it?  Can you put these maps on your depthfinder/GPS just like a navionics or lakemaster chip?  Have you tried it with side-imaing/side-scan(Can you cover a 400 foot swath and get good data)?  Any experience with mapping through weeds or trees?

I think you would be great for the areas where navionics didn't map on Sak.  Only problem i would see is finding time to map it all.  But if i did, I might have some really good data that nobody else has... 
 Liebel's Guide Service 
Fishing on North Dakota's Beautiful Lake Sakakawea!
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by on 02/04/2011 6:42 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 06/02/2005
Location: ND
I don't believe the side imaging works with DD at this point.  You can make maps for your Depthfinder with a couple other programs available online, or you can add contours in the form of trails but I recommend you making maps (lots of easy reading online on how to make them).

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