FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 15, 2004

The EdgeTech 3200-XS Sub-bottom Profiling System with standard SB-512i tow vehicle has proven to provide users with excellent penetration and superior resolution in a variety of sub-bottom materials. The system, also referred to as a SubScan when combined with the EdgeTech side scan option, provides users with great versatility and performance. Scripps Institute of Oceanography has documented this in intercomparison studies undertaken in conjunction with the USGS (click here to view) and in an article in Nature Magazine; March 6, 2003 (click here to read article). The 512i has a frequency range of 500 Hz – 12 kHz, providing superior penetration of 20 meters in sand and 200 meters in clay and is typically used for, but not limited to the following applications:
                    • EEZ Resource Development
                    • Geo-technical Surveys
                    • Geological Studies
                    • Hazard Surveys
                    • Environmental Site Investigations
                    • Sediment Classification
                    • Mining and Dredging Surveys
                    • Bridge and Shoreline Scour Surveys

In addition to the 512i, the 3200-XS System also offers two additional tow fish that can be combined with or substituted for the 512i to provide the user with numerous frequency options. The SB-216S has frequencies that range from 2-16 kHz and the SB-424 from 4-24 kHz. All three of these tow fish can be used with the standard EdgeTech 3200 Topside Display Processor with DISCOVER software.

To visit the 3200-XS Sub-bottom Profiling System page click here.