A Singlebeam Echo Sounder System (SBES) is an in situ acoustic sensor that measures water depth to the seafloor. SBES determines water depth by measuring the travel time of a sonar signal in two directions. SBES operate at a single frequency, typically 24-33 kHz for deeper water surveys and 200-400 kHz for shallow water surveys. SBES can operate in water depths from under 100 meters to 6,000 meters.
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- 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
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- 24-33 kHz, 200-400 kHz
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