The Multibeam Echo Sounder System (MBES) is an active sonar system that collects bathymetric measurements. MBES operates by transmitting a sound pulse and detecting objects in the water by the returning echoes. It measures the time and angle of each return to create a high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) surface model of the seafloor. High-frequency systems (100-1000 kHz) are typically used in shallow waters and can operate in waters as shallow as 1 m. Lower-frequency systems (10-70K kHz) can operate in deeper water depths (>10km deep) and can be installed on large research vessels.
Instrument Details
- Acoustic
- Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/seafloor Topography > Water DepthEarth Science > Oceans > Ocean AcousticsEarth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/seafloor Topography > BathymetryEarth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography
- Sea Floor, Subsurface - Sea/Ocean/Water
- Variable
- N/A
- 10-1000 kHz
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