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Innomar medium-100: High-Resolution Parametric Sub-Bottom Profiler

Precision Offshore Imaging for Depths up to 2,000 Meters

Product Overview

The Innomar medium-100 is a highly versatile parametric sub-bottom profiler (SBP) engineered for offshore site investigations and route surveys. While it belongs to Innomar’s "High-Power" family, the medium-100 distinguishes itself by utilizing a higher primary frequency of 100 kHz, which allows for an incredibly narrow beam and superior vertical resolution.

This system is the "sharpest" of the offshore models, capable of detecting fine-layered sediment structures and small buried objects in water depths from 2 to 2,000 meters. Its compact transducer design makes it uniquely portable among deep-water systems, allowing for deployment on smaller vessels and even Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) without sacrificing the penetration power (up to 70 meters) required for serious geophysical research.

Why Choose the Innomar medium-100?

  • Exceptional Range Resolution: Achieve layer resolution of up to 5 cm, making it one of the most precise deep-water profilers on the market.
  • Narrowest Beam in Class: A focused ±1° beam width ensures that the acoustic energy is concentrated directly beneath the vessel, minimizing side-lobe interference and providing a small footprint even at great depths.
  • Dynamic Motion Compensation: Integrated electronic beam stabilization (Heave, Roll, and Pitch) ensures consistent data quality in offshore swells, extending your operational weather window.
  • Portable Offshore Power: At just 44 kg for the topside unit and 60 kg for the transducer, it is significantly easier to mobilize than larger deep-water arrays.

SpecificationDetails
Water Depth Range2 m – 2,000 m
Sediment PenetrationUp to 70 m (depending on sediment and noise)
Range Resolution< 1 cm (sample) / approx. 5 cm (layer)
Depth Accuracy2.5 cm + 0.02% of water depth
Primary Frequency (HF)~100 kHz (Band: 85–115 kHz)
Secondary Frequency (LF)4 – 15 kHz (User Selectable)
Beam Widthapprox. 2.0° (±1.0°) for all frequencies
Primary Source Level> 247 dB // µPa re 1m
Acoustic Powerapprox. 5.5 kW
Motion CompensationHeave, Roll, Pitch (Beam forming)
Data FormatInnomar RAW (SES3), SEG-Y, XTF
Topside Unit19-inch / 9U (W 52cm × D 40cm × H 44cm)
Transducer DimensionsW 50 cm × D 50 cm × H 12 cm
Transducer Weightapprox. 60 kg (including 30 m cable)
  • Parametric Acoustic Principle: Generates low-frequency pulses (4–15 kHz) through the interaction of high-frequency waves, resulting in a beam with no side lobes for ultra-clean data.
  • Multi-Ping Technology: Supports pulse rates up to 50 Hz, maintaining high horizontal data density even at fast survey speeds or in deep water.
  • Full-Waveform Digital Acquisition: Records 24-bit raw data in Innomar's SES3 format, ensuring maximum detail for post-processing and conversion to SEG-Y.
  • Flexible Integration: Supports over-the-side pole mounting or permanent hull installation.
  • USV Ready: Specialized "medium-USV" variants are available, featuring reduced power consumption and Ethernet-based remote control for autonomous platforms.
  • Advanced Pulse Shapes: Select between CW, Ricker, and FM Chirp pulses to fine-tune the system for specific soil types (e.g., soft mud vs. dense sand).
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