Sub-bottom profiler eBOSS
Buried Object Sonar System
eBOSS is an advanced sub-bottom sonar system capable of penetrating the seabed to accurately detect, locate, classify, and identify buried and partially proud objects. This low-frequency acoustic imaging system provides data in real-time for general survey purposes such as cable & pipeline depth-of-burial tracking and route surveys. Data can also be post-processed utilizing synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) processing and beamforming to render 3-dimensional images of buried objects.
The system utilizes two hemispherical low-frequency (5-25 kHz) projectors providing optimal resolution for 3D processing. It can travel at speeds up to 4 knots, with survey swath widths typically ranging from 20 to 60 meters depending on the height the sonar is flown off the bottom. Penetration depths of 3 to 10+ meters can be expected depending on sediment type.
As part of EdgeTech’s extensive line of industry-leading Full Spectrum CHIRP sub-bottom profiling sonar systems, eBOSS was originally developed for unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection, including 155 mm howitzer projectiles and smaller objects. The system easily captures larger items such as mine-like objects (MLOs), obstructions, pipelines, cables and other critical underwater infrastructure.
eBOSS is available for custom installations on MacArtney's FOCUS 3 towed vehicle, ROVs, AUVs, and ASVs.
Features
- 3D Sub-Bottom SAS Processing
- Dual 5 kHz to 25 kHz broadband projectors
- Enhanced PVDF Receivers
- Full Spectrum CHIRP
- Real-time and post processed data
- 3+ meter depth penetration
- Swath widths from ~20 to 60 meters
