Understanding Hydrographic Surveying
Hydrographic surveying is the science of measurement and description of features which affect maritime navigation, marine construction, dredging, offshore oil exploration/drilling and related activities. Strong emphasis is placed on soundings, shorelines, tides, currents, seabed and submerged obstructions that relate to the previously mentioned activities.
Advanced Underwater Mapping
- Single Beam Echo Sounders (SBES): Traditional depth measurement using a single acoustic pulse.
- Multibeam Echo Sounders (MBES): Mapping a wide swath of the seafloor in high resolution, providing 100% coverage.
- Side Scan Sonar: Providing detailed imagery of the seafloor to identify wrecks, pipelines, or geological features.
Accurate hydrographic data is critical for safe navigation and the successful execution of marine engineering projects.