Acoustic Investigation of Complex Seabeds

by Jacques Yves Guigne, Blondel Philippe, Philippe Blondel

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(TM) in the last decade. The Acoustic Corer(TM) is a high-definition commercial acoustic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319025783
• ISBN13: 9783319025780
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"