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"essential" SBP

Compact parametric sub-bottom profiler for small boats and uncrewed vehicles (USV/ASV/AUV), with all transceiver electronics integrated in the transducer.

Description

The Innomar "essential" is a parametric sub-bottom profiler for small boats and uncrewed vehicles (USV / ASV / AUV), described as the smallest Innomar SBP with active beam stabilisation (±10° roll). All transceiver electronics are integrated in the transducer, with only a small SBP interface unit (c. 1 kg) topside and 24 V DC power.

Key features

  • Water depth 0.5 – 200 m; sediment penetration up to 30 m
  • Frequencies 6 – 15 / 100 kHz; ping rate up to 25 Hz
  • Transmit beam width c. 4° × 8°
  • Heave compensation and optional electronic roll stabilisation using an external motion sensor (not included)
  • Power: standby 5 W, typ. 20 W, max. 35 W

Applications

  • Surveys from small boats, USVs, ASVs and AUVs

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 depth0.5 – 200 m
Sediment penetrationup to 30 m
Frequencies6 – 15 / 100 kHz
Heave / Roll / Pitch compensationHeave and Roll (±10°, optional); depending on external sensor data
Ping rateup to 25 Hz (pings/s)
Transmit beam width (-3dB)c. 4° (across) x 8° (along) for all frequencies
Power consumptionSBP standby 5 W / typ. 20 W / max. 35 W; SIU c. +5 W
First / latest product generation2026

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