eBOSS

Buried Object Sonar System

EdgeTech’s innovative Buried Object Sonar System (eBOSS) is an advanced sub-bottom sonar system capable of penetrating the seabed to accurately detect, locate, classify, and identify buried and partially proud objects. This low-frequency acoustic imaging system can be operated in real-time for general survey purposes such as cable & pipe tracking and route surveys or have the data post processed utilizing synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) processing to render 3-dimensional images of buried objects.

eBOSS utilizes 2 hemispherical low frequency (5-25 kHz) projectors for enhancing resolution for 3D processing without increasing sonar size. It can travel at speeds up to 4 knots. Survey swath widths typically range from 20 to 60 meters wide depending on the height the sonar is flown off the bottom.

Penetration depths of 3+ meters can be expected depending on sediment type. eBOSS is part of an extensive line of industry-leading Full Spectrum CHIRP sub-bottom profiling sonar systems from EdgeTech. Originally developed for unexploded ordnance (UXO) e.g. 155 mm howitzer projectiles and smaller. The system easily captures larger items such as mine-like objects (MLO’s), obstructions, and pipelines & cables. Available for custom installations on towed
vehicles, ROV, AUV/ASV, provided survey criteria are met. Rigorously vetted on a MacArtney FOCUS 3 ROTV integration included a 2205 dual frequency bathymetric side scan sonar for simultaneous proud object detection and identification.