AAE Boomer Plates: AA251 & AA301

The Industry Standard for High-Resolution Sub-Bottom Profiling

Product Overview The Applied Acoustic Engineering (AAE) AA251 and AA301 are electrodynamic boomer plates designed to produce sharp, repeatable acoustic pulses for high-resolution geophysical surveys. These "impulsive" sound sources are the preferred choice for mapping shallow stratigraphy, sediment thickness, and bedrock profiles where vertical resolution is more critical than raw penetration.

Utilizing a spring-loaded metal plate and an internal induction coil, these boomers generate a single, clean pulse with minimal reverberation. The AA251 is the compact "Inshore" specialist, while the AA301 is the larger "Nearshore" model, offering increased power and deeper penetration for more demanding geological environments.

Why Choose AAE Boomer Plates?

• Exceptional Pulse Repeatability: Unlike sparkers, which can vary slightly with electrode wear, AAE boomers produce a near-identical acoustic signature shot after shot, which is essential for high-quality seismic processing and data stacking.
• Ultra-High Vertical Resolution: Capable of achieving vertical resolution of <25 cm, allowing for the clear identification of thin sediment layers, buried cables, and archaeological sites.
• Low Reverberation: Engineered to keep secondary oscillations (ringing) to less than 10% of the initial pulse, resulting in "cleaner" data sections with fewer artifacts.
• Stable Catamaran Platforms: Designed to be deployed on AAE’s dedicated catamaran tow-sleds (CAT100, CAT200, or CAT300), which ensure the plate remains at a consistent depth and orientation even in light-to-moderate sea states.
• Wide Compatibility: Fully compatible with the entire range of AAE CSP Energy Sources (NP, Nv, and SNv series), allowing users to scale their power requirements as needed.