GEOPULSE PLUS
Over-the-Side Mount
Sonar
Electronics
Universal Transceiver
Acquisition Laptop
Hull Mount
Hydrophone
Towed
Feb 14
DIGITAL CHIRP SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER WITH VERSATILE DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS
GeoPulse Plus is a digital sub-bottom profiler. Depending on the survey task the user can choose waveforms
in the frequency band of 1.5 - 18kHz optimising resolution and sub-seafloor penetration. A range of mounting
options are available ranging from fixed installations on dedicated survey vessels, to towed systems and port-
able mounts on vessels of opportunity.
Technology allowing operations in very shallow waters using chirp source
GeoPulse Plus is a technically advanced sub-bottom profiling signatures.
system. Its digital processing and waveform selection tech- Universal Transceiver
nology enables the appropriate pulse-shape, power signature The Universal Deck Unit is PC based with a monitor and key-
and configuration to be selected for the job in hand, whether board/mouse to allow easy operation of system set up. Once
it’s mapping the geology in deep oceans or determining mud up and running the system can be controlled using standard
thickness in a silted harbour. Traditional sub bottom profilers industry software.
utilise single frequency fixed length “pinger” type pulses, which Sub-Sea Electronics
reflect from sub sea layers to map the morphology. With the The waterproof electronics module is manufactured in alu-
advent of chirp technology and advances in digital processing minium (stainless steel optional) and is rated to 2000 metres
techniques in the 1990s the science took a step forward with (6,562’) water depth. Its internal memory stores the required
frequency modulated pulses - waveforms that encompass a waveforms, and it utilises a super efficient HV transmitter to de-
range of frequencies. The new GeoPulse Plus system combines liver high power to the transducers. The return signals received
the best features of both these technologies and adds higher either from the trailing hydrophone or from the transducers are
transmit power combined with digitisation of the return signals at instantly digitised prior to being routed to the Universal Trans-
source. Massive over-sampling of the received signals provides ceiver via a local Ethernet connection or on longer cables via an
high resolution 24 bit data. ADSL link.
System Components Transducers and Hydrophone
The system is operated directly from the deck unit or a laptop The T135 transducers are each rated to an output of 2.5kW and
computer, which interfaces to the deck unit via Ethernet. The operate efficiently over a wide frequency band of 1.5 - 18 kHz.
sonar electronics are mounted close to the transducers in all The trailing single channel hydrophone utilises 8 high-spec
deployment options and the signal is transmitted to the deck elements to capture the return signal and route it via an inline
unit via a lossless digital connection. Data is acquired with pre-amp to the subsea electronics where it is digitised.
the transmit transducers or alternatively with a hydrophone, Transducer Deployment Options
Deployment options transducers and electronics housing while the receive hydro-
Over-The-Side-Mount phone is trailed behind. Towfish deployment requires a steel
Ideal for small vessel operations the OTS version utilises an armoured tow cable
easy to deploy pole and associated universal mounting kit. The Hull mounting
transducers are housed in a hydrodynamic pod. The transducers can be mounted in a sea chest either inside
Towed Transducer Vehicle the ship’s hull or in a purpose made gondola. The array is
The Towfish is a proven design and is suitable for towing in usually configured with a total of 4, 9 or 16 transducers. The
deep or shallow waters. The rugged galvanised body and larger arrays give a narrower beamwidth and are therefore more
strong fibreglass carapace provide added protection for the suitable to deep water applications.
FEATURES PERFORMANCE
• Penetration (typical)
• 1.5 - 18 kHz Sub-Bottom profiler
• clay 80 m
• 24 bit dynamic range, no AGC or TVG during acquisition
• coarse sand 6 m
• 40 MHz raw data sampling, improved data quality
• Resolution
• Wide bandwidth robust digital data transmission
• 6 cm source sweep dependant
• Versatile hull mount, over-the-side mount and towed options
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Deck Unit - Universal Transceiver • pinger, variable number of cycles and frequency
General • frequency modulated (chirp) variable envelope and fre-
• Power requirements: 110-230VAC selectable input, 50-60 Hz, quency functions
200W • Pulse Repetition Rate: 4 pulses per second maximum for
• Size: 42.8cm W x 49.7cm D x 27.5 cm H. 32ms chirp sweep 10 pulses per second for pinger wave-
• Weight: 26.3 kg. forms
• Temperature: Storage: -20 to 75°C. • Efficiency: Greater than 90%
• Operating: -5 to 50°C. • Transmit Transducers: 4 x T135 Wideband
• Humidity: 10% to 95% RH, non-condensing. • Digital Cable link
• Mounting: The unit is suitable for either bench or rack mount- • Data Rate: 6-25 MBits/s
ing. • Cable length: 0-6000m
• PC Hardware Sub-Sea Electronics
• Processor: 3GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. • Dimensions: 545 mm L x 125 mm D
• Operating System: Windows® XP Professional (32bit) • Weight: 11 kg in air, 6 kg in water
• Hard drive: ≥320GB SATAII • Depth rating: 2000 m to 4000 m (optional)
• Memory: 4GB DDR2. Transducer (Model T135)
• Optical: Dual Layer DVD±RW. • Dimensions: 184 mm x 184 mm x 267 mm H
• Graphics: NVIDIA® 8500GT 256MB • Weight: 11k g in air, 6 kg in water
• Rear Panel connectors Tow fish
• Video: DVI-D and D-Sub. • Tow speed: 1 to 12 kn.
• USB, Ethernet, Audio and Parallel. • Weight: 125 kg
• BNC: PPS • Dimension: 156 cm (L) x 46 cm (W) x 46 cm (H)
• 4 x RS232 ports Over-the-side mount assembly
• Amphenol: MS3102A-22-34S for deck cable. • Dimensions: 70 cm (L) x 52 cm (W) x 46 cm (H)
• Sub-Bottom-Profiler Transmit • Mounting Staff: One section 183 cm, two sections 360 cm
• Frequency Range: 1.5 to 18 kHz programmable • Weight: 120 kg
• Power Output: 10 W to > 4 kW user programmable Hull mount
• Source Level: up to 205dB ±3dB re 1uPa@1m • 2 x 2 (4), 3 x 3 (9) and 4 x 4 (16) transducer arrays available
• Receiver sensitivity: -205dB ±3dB re 1V/uPa • Bespoke sea chest deployment
• Programmable source signatures:
Specifications subject to change without any further notice.
KONGSBERG GEOACOUSTICS LTD
Great Yarmouth, UK
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