MBES (Multibeam Echo Sounder)

Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) is a sophisticated underwater surveying tool used to map the seafloor. It works by emitting multiple sonar beams from a vessel, which penetrate the water and bounce off the seabed. The device measures the time it takes for the sound waves to return, allowing it to calculate the depth and shape of the ocean floor with great accuracy. MBES provides detailed topographic maps and is essential for marine research, navigation, environmental studies, and underwater construction projects, helping us understand underwater landscapes and habitats.