Echoview 16.1 is a free update for licensed Echoview 16 users, enhancing everyday hydroacoustic data processing with new file format support and workflow improvements. The latest update incorporates user feedback to expand compatibility and streamline common tasks.

Key New Features

Expanded File Format Support

• Blueprint Subsea Oculus V2: Direct support for V2 format files, eliminating the need to convert to legacy V1 format. Additional metadata (gamma control, beam control, gain control, pressure sensor values) is now automatically read from these files.

• Sixth-Generation AZFP Files: Support for *.aps6 files from ASL Environmental Services instruments (AZFP6, IPS6, SWIP6 configurations), with metadata now embedded directly.

Workflow & Usability Enhancements

• Improved Time Series Responsiveness: The interface is more responsive when working with time series data.

• Exporters: Cell-based analysis domains can now use custom grids independently of the input acoustic variable's grid settings.

• Scripting Enhancements: Optional operands can now be added using SetOperand for operators and exporters.

• Resample by Time Interval: Maximum interval increased from 1 hour to 24 hours (86,400 seconds).

• TransmittedPower: Minimum acceptable value lowered from 10 W to 0.1 W for systems like Kongsberg (Simrad) ME70/MS70.

• Calibration Assistant: Performance improved during live viewing.

• Multiple Object Properties: Now supports Auto Display Limits, Lower Display Limit, and Upper Display Limit.