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Edgetech 2300: Combined Side Scan Sonar, Bathymetry & Sub-bottom System

Fully Integrated Side Scan, Sub-Bottom, and MPES Bathymetry for Deep Water

Product Overview

The EdgeTech 2300 is a highly integrated, turnkey survey platform that combines EdgeTech’s proven side scan sonar and sub-bottom profiling technologies into a single deep-water vehicle. For surveyors requiring 3D seafloor mapping, the 2300B variant incorporates Multi-Phase Echo Sounder (MPES) bathymetry, producing co-registered 3D maps alongside dual-frequency side scan imagery.

Designed for operations down to 3,000 meters, the 2300 series utilizes Full Spectrum® CHIRP technology to deliver superior resolution and penetration. Its enhanced sub-bottom capabilities—including the option for up to four low-frequency transducers—make it the industry’s most powerful mid-to-deep-water "all-in-one" solution for complex geophysical and construction surveys.

Why Choose the EdgeTech 2300/2300B?

  • Triple-Sensor Integration: Collect Side Scan, Sub-Bottom, and (optionally) Bathymetry data simultaneously in a single pass, significantly reducing vessel time and mobilization costs.
  • Tri-Frequency Side Scan: Features a tri-frequency electronics suite (e.g., 120/410/850 kHz), allowing the operator to select and operate any two frequencies simultaneously to balance range and detail.
  • Deep Penetration Sub-Bottom: Includes the DW-106 (1–10 kHz) system with up to four transducers and a large PVDF hydrophone array. This setup provides exceptional directivity and receive sensitivity, achieving up to 200m of penetration in soft sediments.
  • Co-Registered MPES Bathymetry: The 2300B provides wide-swath bathymetry (up to 200° swath) that is perfectly aligned with the side scan data, ensuring 100% confidence in target georeferencing and bottom slope correction.
  • Advanced Telemetry: Uses high-speed digital telemetry over a single coaxial tow cable (up to 6,000m length) or fiber-optic cable for maximum bandwidth.

SpecificationSide Scan Sonar (Tri-Freq)Sub-Bottom Profiler (4x DW-106)
Frequency Options120/410/850 or 230/540/850 kHz1 – 10 kHz
Operating Range120 kHz: 500m / 850 kHz: 75mN/A
Resolution (Across)1.0 cm (850 kHz) / 6.5 cm (120 kHz)10 – 30 cm
Penetration (Clay)N/AUp to 200 m
Penetration (Sand)N/AUp to 20 m
Swath Width (Bathy)N/AUp to 200 m (2300B only)
Depth Rating3,000 m Standard3,000 m Standard
Weight (Air)449 kg (1,100 lbs)449 kg (1,100 lbs)
  • Built-in Motion Suite: Every 2300 towfish includes high-accuracy sensors for Heading, Pitch, Roll, Heave, and Depth as standard.
  • Modular Payload Hub: Features integrated ports and mounts for auxiliary sensors including Magnetometers, USBL Responders, and Sound Velocity Probes.
  • High-Strength "Slab" Frame: Built from specialized high-density materials and stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and durability during deep-ocean deployments.
  • DISCOVER Software: Controlled via EdgeTech’s powerful acquisition suite, which supports real-time visualization of all three data streams in a single interface.
  • Adjustable Trim Panels: Allows for fine-tuning of towfish flight characteristics to ensure stable data collection even in high currents.
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