8035 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Sonardyne sound in depth – Small Seismic Transponder (SST)

Datasheet
Small Seismic Transponder (SST)
Sonardyne UK (Head Office)
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Description
The Type 8035 Small Seismic
Transponder (SST) has been
specifically designed for Ocean
Bottom Seismic operations, where
high-performance, small-size, low-
cost, low-current and rugged design
are important operational factors.
Depth rated to 1,000 metres, the SST
can be used with most Sonardyne
USBL systems but offers additional
benefits when working with
Sonardyne’s successful ‘Fusion’
technology. As these systems
measure both range and bearing,
only one overhead pass is required
to position the transponder instead of
the two passes currently required for
range-only transponder systems. This
results in considerable savings in
vessel time and introduces a new
standard of efficiency to seismic
operations.
Key Features
• One pass positioning saves vessel
time
• Programmable to one of 410
addresses and 16 reply channels,
providing unique 6560 identities
• Compatible with MF frequency
USBL systems
• Alkaline battery packs give at least
1 year listening life
• Depth rated to 1,000 Metres
• Compact and rugged design
• Acoustic ranges up to 1,000
Metres
Another feature of the transponder is
its programming flexibility. Any one
of 410 addresses and 16 reply
channels, providing 6560 identities,
can be programmed using a Type
8037 MF Command Unit. This lends
itself to the marking of seismic cables
and other applications demanding
dense coverage.
The SST can also be used as a
permanent long-life marker
transponder, or a small, low-cost
USBL tracking beacon for small
ROVs.