Geoswath 4: Next Generation Wide Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan

GeoSwath 4
NEXT GENERATION WIDE SWATH BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN

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GeoSwath 4 offers the industry’s most efficient simultaneous swath bathymetry and side scan seabed map-ping
system for shallow waters. Bathymetry data accuracies have been shown to exceed the IHO Standards for
Hydrographic Surveys, while providing seafloor coverage of up to 12 times the water depth and data from nadir to
the waterline. The side scan data can be calibrated for repeatable results to provide seabed classification and
monitoring. The new hardware provides twice the data density and increased nadir performance compared to its
predecessors in a new portable design. The specifically developed GS4 acquisition and processing software included
with the system delivers automatically cleaned data in real time.
System Components Deck Unit

The GeoSwath 4 turn-key solution comprises a The workstation contains the complete system
compact dual transducer head as standard with electronics. It has been newly designed for increased
versatile mounting options. The newly developed deck performance in a more compact housing. It offers twice
unit contains the complete sonar electronics together the data density compared to its previous versions and
with a high spec PC, running the new GS4 software. increased nadir performance. All peripheral sensors
This provides full acquisition, calibration and data (position, motion, heading, transducer face sound
processing capabilities for producing the final velocity, sound velocity profiler and tide) are interfaced
bathymetry map and side scan mosaic. All customary directly.
ancillary sensors can be directly interfaced.
GS4 Software
Dual Sonar Head The GS4 software is included with the system and
The transducers are available in a choice of three provides a complete project-based solution; acquisition,
frequencies: 125, 250, 500 kHz, varying in depth storing and editing of sonar and ancillary data, grid-
performance and data resolution depending on the based patch test calibration, data processing, advanced
survey task. A wide range of motion reference units bathymetry data gridding, side scan mosaicing and 3-D
(MRU) and sound velocity sensors (SVS) can be data visualisation. Filter algorithms provide real-time
mounted on the compact head. This has been processed data with minimum user intervention even in
designed for easy deployment on a supplied pole for difficult survey situations involving vertical structures,
over-the side or bow-mount options. Alternatively, shipwrecks and steep seabed slopes.
the transducers can be deployed on bespoke boat hull
installations as well as ROV, AUV and USV assemblies.
FEATURES OPTIONS
• Ultra high-resolution wide swath bathymetry • AUV, ROV and USV versions
with increased data density • GeoSwath 4R - Rugged version
• IHO SP-44, special order 1a • Range of mounting options including underwater
• Up to 12 times water depth seabed coverage housing for peripheral sensors
• 240° field of view - up to the water line • Range of peripheral sensors
• Twice the data density compared to previous • Special rates on third party software
versions and best nadir resolution ever
• Co-registered geo-referenced side scan
• Ability to collect calibrated side scan for analysis
with 3rd party software
• Repeatable results for seabed classification and
monitoring
• New GS4 software - included with the system
• Automated filter algorithm
• Real time results
• Frequency versions: 125, 250, 500 kHz
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GeoSwath 4 125 kHz 250 kHz 500 kHz
max Water Depth Below

200 m 100 m 50 m
Transducers
max Swath Width 780 m 390 m 190 m
max Coverage up to 12 x depth
Depth Resolution 6 mm 3 mm 1.5 mm
Two Way Beam Width
0.85° 0.75° 0.5°
(Horizontal)
max Swath Update Rate 30 per second (simultaneous port and starboard)
Transducer Head Dimensions 550 x 250 x 190 mm 470 x 165 x 125 mm 330 x 109 x 75 mm
Transducer Head Weight,
35 kg 20 kg 14 kg
including peripherals, approx.
GeoSwath 4 Deck Unit
Dimensions Height: 137 mm with feet, 131 mm rack mount (3U)

Width: 427 mm, 490.5 mm including 19’’ rack support
Depth: 495 mm including handles, 700 mm including transducer cables
Weight 11.5 kg
Power 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 250 W; DC outlet 24 VDC for peripheral sensors max. 55 W
Environment Operation 0°C to 40°C, Storage -20° to 70°C, Ingress protection: IP50 front, IP20 back
Humidity: operation 95% non-condensing, storage < 55%
Specifications subject to change without notice. E&OE
GeoAcoustics Ltd [email protected]

Shuttleworth Close +44 1493 600666
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate www.geoacoustics.com
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0NQ, UK 9 February 2021

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NEXT GENERATION WIDE SWATH BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN

System Components Deck Unit

max Water Depth Below

GeoSwath 4 Deck Unit

Dimensions Height: 137 mm with feet, 131 mm rack mount (3U)

GeoAcoustics Ltd [email protected]

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