Multibeam Echo Sounders

Multibeam echo sounders are advanced sonar systems used to map the seafloor with high accuracy. They send out multiple sound pulses beneath a vessel, which bounce back from the seabed. By measuring the time it takes for these echoes to return and their angles, the system creates detailed, 3D images of underwater terrain. This technology is essential for scientific research, underwater navigation, and seabed mapping, providing far more detail than traditional single-beam sonar systems. Multibeam echo sounders help us better understand underwater environments by delivering precise topographic maps of the ocean floor.