Acoustic Investigation of Complex Seabeds

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-319-02578-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 273 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Oceanography

Offshore drilling and constructions require exact knowledge of the geophysical properties of the seabed and sub-seabed, as unexpected objects can slow down or halt projects. This book presents the state-of-the-art in acoustic exploration of the seabed and sub-seabed, from initial designs in the 1980s to commercial contracting and operation of the Acoustic Corer™ in the last decade. The Acoustic Corer™ is a high-definition commercial acoustic sub-bottom imaging system, producing an “acoustic core” within which sub-seabed sedimentary characteristics and discrete buried objects larger than 0.5 m can be identified and mapped. It makes use of the innovative JYG-cross design, inspired by seismic reflection and uses Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) multi-angle scattering in and within the seabed to deliver unprecedented imagery. This book was written by the inventor of these concepts, a known specialist in seabed acoustics, with help from an experienced academic and author. It is intended first and foremost as a “how-to” guide for offshore industries looking at techniques to make the installation of different types of structures safe and efficient.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Guigné, Jacques Yves

Blondel, Philippe

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Marine Geologie, Ozeanographie (Meereskunde)
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Geophysik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- The Need Fof Seabed And Sub-Seabed Data.- Imaging Of The Near-Surface.- Imaging Into The Sub-Seabed.- Acostic Seabed Interrogation.- Volumetric Sub-Bottom Imaging.-The Future Of Acoustic Seabed Interrogation.