Training course in multibeam echo sounder technology

This practical ship-based training course will allow technicians and scientific personnel to acquire the practical skills necessary to operate, collect and refine data from multibeam echo sounders for bottom topography. The course will focus on acoustic theory, principles in multibeam technology, auxiliary instrumentation, software systems, survey design and planning. Practical exercise at sea will be accomplished. Training will cover all instruments involved in bottom topography surveys such as navigation systems, attitude sensors, sound velocity sensors etc.

The course, funded through Eurofleets, Institute of Marine Research and Kongsberg Maritime, and the accommodation on board of "R.V. G.O. Sars" will be free of charge.