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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.

The transmitted energy is focused by the array geometry to improve the directivity and beam pattern, giving it an advantage over traditional sound sources.

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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

S-Boom, 1000J, 500ms interval, CSP-N1200. 30 to 100m depth. Sand layers with rock outcrops. Zhoushan area, China
S-Boom, 1000J, 500ms interval, CSP-N1200, 30 to 100m depth. (100 to 70m zoom). Sand layers with rock outcrops. Zhoushan area, China
S-Boom, triple boomer, 800J, 333ms interval. AH150/20 hydrophone. Wellington Harbour, New Zealand.
S-Boom Southern North Sea, UK. Transmit power, 1000J, AH150/20 hydrophone
Data recorded with a 24 channel 3.125m group streamer and Geometrics Geode. Transmit power, 1000J
S-Boom, Wellington Harbour New Zealand Courtesy, NIWA