CARIS HIPS and SIPS Professional 12.1

CARIS HIPS and SIPS Professional (Hydrographic Information Processing System and Sonar Information Processing System) is a leading hydrographic data processing software suite developed by Teledyne CARIS. It provides a complete, automated workflow for processing multibeam sonar, backscatter, water column, side scan sonar, single beam, and lidar bathymetry data. Designed for hydrographers, oceanographers, and marine scientists, it supports the full “Ping-to-Chart™” pipeline, from data collection and quality control (QC) to seafloor characterization, mosaic creation, and export of digital elevation models (DEMs), charts, and maps. The Professional edition includes advanced tools for complex datasets, such as AI-driven processing, sensor fusion, and customizable automation, making it suitable for high-volume surveys in offshore, port, and environmental monitoring applications.

The software supports over 40 industry-standard data formats, enabling seamless integration with various sonar systems (e.g., Kongsberg, Teledyne RESON) and third-party tools. It leverages modern 3D visualization for interactive analysis and is built on decades of proven algorithms for accuracy and efficiency.

Key Features

• Data Ingestion and Georeferencing: Imports raw sonar files, applies corrections (e.g., tides, sound velocity, motion), and georeferences point clouds for precise positioning.
• Quality Control and Cleaning: Tools for noise removal, outlier detection, and variable resolution (VR) surfaces; includes automated QC workflows to identify errors early.
• Bathymetry Processing (HIPS): Generates depth surfaces, contours, and statistical reports; supports multi-frequency datasets for enhanced resolution.
• Imagery and Backscatter Processing (SIPS): Creates mosaics from seafloor imagery, applies radiometric/geometric corrections, and performs bottom characterization (e.g., texture classification).
• Water Column and Advanced Analysis: Interrogates water column data for target detection (e.g., fish, debris); integrates lidar and multibeam for hybrid surveys.
• Automation and Scripting: CARIS Process Designer for workflow automation; Python scripting (versions 3.9–3.11) for custom processes and integration with external systems.
• Visualization and Output: 3D fly-throughs, 2D/3D displays, clash detection, and exports to formats like S-57, BAG, and GeoTIFF.
• Collaboration: Supports team-based processing with shared databases and remote QC capabilities.

What’s New in 12.1

Released on February 5, 2025, HIPS and SIPS 12.1 builds on the 12.0 foundation (September 25, 2023) with targeted enhancements for efficiency and usability. Key updates include:

• New Automatic-Corrections Functionality: Streamlines corrections for multi-frequency and vessel-specific data, requiring an updated license file for activation. This improves processing speed for large datasets.
• Vessel Editor and File Format: Enhanced tools for creating and managing vessel configurations, supporting diverse sonar installations.
• Python Support Expansion: Allows custom scripts in process models for third-party integration and business logic.
• Performance Optimizations: Faster data interrogation and automation across applications, with improved handling of backscatter and water column data.
• SIPS Backscatter Enhancements: Better mosaic creation and seafloor extraction in a single step, maximizing value from measurements.

Product: CARIS HIPS and SIPS 12.1.0
Version:12.1.0
Supported Architectures: x64
Language: english
Supported Operating Systems:Windows 7even or newer
Size: 1CD