1-4 SECTION 1: Overview
3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System User’s Manual Doc. No. 990-0000026-1000, Rev. 2.3
1.3 Full Spectrum Chirp Technology Applications
Applications for the Full Spectrum Chirp Technology used in the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom
Profiling System are many and include the following:
• EEZ resource development
• Imaging fluidized mud to a resolution of 8 cm
• Sediment classification
• Buried pipeline and cable location and routing
• Dredging studies for inlets
• Scour/erosion surveys in rivers and streams
• Marine geotechnical surveys
• Bridge erosion surveys
• Hazardous waste target location
• Geological surveys
• Archeological surveys
• Hazard surveys
• Mining and dredging surveys
• Bridge and shoreline scour surveys
• Imaging biologics in water column
• Mapping clam populations
• Beach re-nourishment
• Military and offshore oil applications
• Full ocean depth sub-bottom imaging (hull mount systems)
• Environmental site investigations