S-Boom System
Model
The S-Boom system is a high-power, high-resolution repeatable sound source that can be operated at fast repetition rates.
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Key Features
- Deep penetration seismic surveys with ultra high resolution data quality, better than 0.25m
- Three AA252 boomer plates provide a single, focused beam pattern
- Deployed with fast-charging CSP-Nv for optimum results
- Maximum energy output of 1000J per pulse, firing at 3 pulses per second
- Can be used with single and multi-channel streamer hydrophone arrays
- Perfect UHR package for research, mapping and construction geological surveys
Applications
- High and ultra high resolution multi-channel survey
- Cable and pipeline route survey
- Geophysical windfarm site survey
- Geohazard survey
Technical Specification
S-BOOM SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Catamaran
Boomer plates x3
AA252
HV Cable
HVC3000
HV Junction box
HVJ3004
Powered from a CSP-Nv seismic energy source
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION
Catamaran
Dimensions
1806mm (L) x 554mm (H) x 650mm (W) frame/1467mm (W) including floats
Weight
120.4kg (Catamaran + 3 AA252s in air)
AA252 Boomer plate (each)
Length
380mm
Width
380mm
Weight
20.7kg (air), 10kg (water)
Connector type
RMK 1/0 complete with locking collar
HVC3000 Cable
Breaking strain
2000kg
Standard length
75m
ELECTRICAL INPUT
Recommended energy
700 – 1000J per shot
Maximum energy
1000J per shot
Average energy
3000J/second
Operating Voltage
3600 to 4000Vdc
Thermal interlock protection interfaced to energy source
SOUND OUTPUT
Source level
Typically 222dB re 1μPa at 1 metre with 1000J
Pulse length
300 to 500μs depending on energy applied
Reverberation
<10% of initial pulse
COMPATIBLE ENERGY SOURCE
S-Boom System
CSP-Nv1200, CSP-Nv2400, CSP-SNv1250
COMPATIBLE HV CABLE
S-Boom System
HVC 3000
Standard 75m
RMK 1/0 connectors complete with locking collars
TYPICAL PULSE SIGNATURE AT 1000J
Data Examples
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S-Boom, 1000J, 500ms interval, CSP-N1200. 30 to 100m depth. Sand layers with rock outcrops. Zhoushan area, China -
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S-Boom, 1000J, 500ms interval, CSP-N1200, 30 to 100m depth. (100 to 70m zoom). Sand layers with rock outcrops. Zhoushan area, China -
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S-Boom, triple boomer, 800J, 333ms interval. AH150/20 hydrophone. Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. -
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S-Boom Southern North Sea, UK. Transmit power, 1000J, AH150/20 hydrophone -
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Data recorded with a 24 channel 3.125m group streamer and Geometrics Geode. Transmit power, 1000J -
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S-Boom, Wellington Harbour New Zealand Courtesy, NIWA
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