Geophysical Surveys

• Near and far-field sedimentation rates, and changes to sedimentation rates)

• Sedimentation modelling of dispersal, and changes to distribution)

• Sediment loading of the water column (suspended particulate matter)
  

•  Multi-beam bathymetric survey for mapping of the seabed as well as characterising habitats and seafloor sediment processes. The SAMS’ multibeam is a beam-mounted SeaBat 8124 echosounder, fitted to the R.V Calanus.

• Side-scan sonar surveys are used to define objects and sediment structures on the seafloor depending on their acoustic properties. SAMS side-scan sonar is a dual frequency, 100 and 455 kHz, Klein 3000 model.

•  Data handling, analysis and reporting is provided as a service in support of all geophysical surveys

Site and Resource Investigation