CHIRP (Sub-bottom profiler)

CHIRP, or Compressed High-Intensity Radar Pulse, is a technology used in sub-bottom profiling to map the layers beneath the seabed. It sends out powerful sound waves that penetrate the ocean floor, with the returning echoes indicating different layers of sediment and rock. This helps researchers and engineers understand geological formations, locate archaeological sites, and assess underwater environments without the need for drilling. By analyzing the reflected signals, CHIRP systems create detailed images of what lies beneath, aiding in marine surveys and environmental studies.