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"deep-15" SBP

Full-ocean-depth parametric SBP for offshore use down to 11,000 m, with electronic beam stabilisation at transmit and receive.

Description

The Innomar "deep-15" is a full-ocean-depth parametric sub-bottom profiler for offshore applications down to 11,000 m. The sound beam is electronically stabilised at transmit and receive for full heave, roll and pitch compensation. The system comprises topside electronics (one transmitter unit and one receiver unit) and eight transducer sections. The product page states the model is currently under redesign.

Key features

  • Water depth 10 – 11,000+ m; sediment penetration up to 200 m
  • Primary frequency c. 15 kHz; frequencies 0.8 – 18 kHz
  • Ping rate up to 30 Hz with multi-ping mode
  • Beam width c. 4.6° × 4.6°, footprint c. 8% of water depth
  • Power typ. 600 W, max. 1,000 W

Software and data

  • Full-waveform data, exportable as SEG-Y for any seismic software
  • Operated with Innomar SESWIN acquisition software
  • Post-processing with Innomar ISE

Specifications

Water depth10 – 11,000+ m
Sediment penetrationup to 200 m
Frequencies0.8 – 18 kHz
Heave / Roll / Pitch compensationheave + roll + pitch (depending on external sensor data)
Ping rateup to 30 Hz (pings/s), multi-ping mode available
Transmit beam width (-3dB)c. 4.6° × 4.6° for all frequencies / footprint c. 8% of water depth
Power consumptiontyp. 600W, max. 1,000 W
First / latest product generation2019 / 2026 (currently under redesign)

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