Table 1.
Summary of sonar 3D reconstruction solutions.
| References | Sonar Type | Scope | Accuracy | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathak [38] | MBS | Rough map for path planning | ≈1 m | 2.5 cm |
| Rosenblum [52] | MBS | Small object reconstruction | - | ≈8 cm |
| Hurtos [39] | MBS + Camera | Projects images on 3D surfaces | 2.34 cm | - |
| Guo [41] | SBS | Small target 3D reconstruction | 2.62 cm | - |
| Coiras [42] | SSS | Seabed elevation with UW pipe | 19 cm | 5.8 cm |
| Brahim [43] | IS | Sparse scene geometry | 0.5 m | - |
| Aykin [47] | IS | Smooth surfaces 3D reconstruction | ≈15 cm | 1 cm |
| Negahdaripour [44,45,46] | IS + Camera | Alternative to stereo systems | ≈5 cm | - |