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EdgeTech 3400 Portable Sub-bottom Profiler

High-Resolution Wideband CHIRP Imaging for Strategic Sub-bottom Stratigraphy

Product Overview 

The EdgeTech 3400 is a high-performance, wideband Frequency Modulated (FM) sub-bottom profiler designed for high-resolution imaging of sub-bottom stratigraphy in oceans, lakes, and rivers. Built on EdgeTech's legendary Full Spectrum® CHIRP technology, the 3400 delivers superior penetration in various bottom types while maintaining the crisp vertical resolution required for precise geological and engineering assessments.

As a "Portable" system, the 3400 is engineered for flexibility, featuring a hydrodynamic towfish that can be easily converted for pole-mount operations. It is the industry’s premier choice for surveyors who need a versatile system that can transition from deep-towed offshore missions to shallow-water coastal surveys on small boats of opportunity.

Why Choose the EdgeTech 3400 Portable?

  • Dual 2-16 kHz Transducers: Equipped with dual transducers, the 3400 provides a balance of deep penetration (up to 80m in clay) and high resolution (6–10 cm), making it a "do-it-all" tool for most sub-bottom applications.
  • Unique "Pipeliner" Mode: The towfish features segmented PVDF receiver arrays that can be switched to a specialized mode optimized for the detection, location, and imaging of buried pipelines and cables.
  • Real-Time Reflection Coefficient Measurements: Utilizing linear system architecture, the 3400 allows users to collect complex "analytic" data to measure sediment reflection in real-time, assisting in accurate sediment type determination.
  • Integrated Motion & Position Sensors: The system includes internal sensors for pitch, roll, heave, and depth, ensuring all acoustic data is automatically corrected for vessel motion—a critical feature for high-accuracy surveying in rougher seas.
  • Discrete Transmit/Receive Channels: Unlike many entry-level systems, the 3400 features separate channels that allow for continuous data collection and a high ping rate, essential for high-speed construction and pipeline surveys.

SpecificationDetails
Frequency Range2 – 16 kHz
Transmission TypeFull Spectrum® FM Signal (CHIRP)
Vertical Resolution6 – 10 cm
Penetration (Typical Clay)80 m
Penetration (Typical Sand)6 m
Depth Rating100 m
Weight in Air65 kg (Towed) / 70 kg (Pole-mounted)
Dimensions (LxWxH)114 cm x 55 cm x 30 cm
Tow Cable50 m maximum (Standard)
  • Enhanced PVDF Receivers: High-sensitivity hydrophone arrays ensure the best possible signal-to-noise ratio, even when working in high-ambient-noise environments.
  • Hybrid Deployment: The newly designed towfish can be towed behind a vessel or pole-mounted over the side with a simple adapter kit.
  • Digital Receiver & Ethernet Telemetry: All signal processing is performed within the towfish, and data is transmitted via a reduced-diameter tow cable using digital Ethernet, eliminating analog signal degradation.
  • Surface Echo Attenuation: Advanced software algorithms suppress surface multiple interference, which is often a major challenge in shallow water profiling.
  • Comprehensive Software Suite: Includes EdgeTech’s DISCOVER acquisition software and is fully compatible with 3rd party processing platforms like SonarWiz, HYPACK, and Kingdom.
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