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Sub-bottom Profiling

Sub-bottom profiling systems from Applied Acoustics use the technique of Reflection Seismology to create a 2D picture of the geology beneath the seabed. This technology requires a controlled seismic source of energy (a CSP unit) connected by high voltage cable to a sound source (boomer or sparker) that transfers the energy through the water to penetrate the seabed. The energy reflected back from the solid seabed layers is received by hydrophones on the sea surface, recorded and processed by a data acquisition system aboard a vessel, so that visual profile of the seabed can be created.

 

SBP Application Matrix

 

Applied Acoustics manufactures a variety of sub-bottom profiling systems to accommodate different challenges such as coastal or deep waters, soft sediment or harder rock. The component system confiquration allows the optimum package to be tailored to the particular application.

 

A typical sub-bottom profiling system will consist of:

  • Energy Source
  • Sound Source
  • High Voltage Cable
  • Hydrophones
  • Acquisition system

 

Mike Calvert at aae technoloiges has written an excellent guide with plenty more information about the topic here

  

Products

Energy Sources - CSP Units
Sound Source - Boomers
Sound Source - Sparkers
Deep Tow Sparker DTS-500
S-Boom System
High Voltage Cables
Hydrophones

 

Resources

 Guide to Sub-Bottom Profiling (External Site)

 Environmental Considerations and Protection of Marine Wildlife

 

 

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