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Identifier: Reson 8101ER Multibeam Sonar
Instrument / Gear: Instrument
Instrument Type: Multibeam Echosounder
Description:

The SeaBat 8101 Multibeam Echosounder measures discrete depths, enabling complex underwater features to be mapped with precision. Dense coverage is achieved utilizing up to 4,000 soundings per second for a swath up to 600 meters in width, even as the survey vessel travels at speeds in excess of 12 knots.

Record Created: January 30, 2018 5:05 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
Record Last Modified: January 30, 2018 5:05 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
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