AAE S-Boom System: High-Power Triple-Plate Boomer

The Ultimate High-Resolution Alternative to Sparker Systems

Product Overview 

The AAE S-Boom is a high-power, high-resolution sub-bottom profiling system that redefines the capabilities of boomer technology. By synchronizing three AA252 boomer plates onto a single towed catamaran, the S-Boom generates a focused, directed beam of acoustic energy. This unique configuration allows it to achieve the deep penetration typically associated with sparker systems (up to 200ms/150m+) while maintaining the ultra-high vertical resolution (<0.25m) that only a boomer pulse can provide.

Engineered for the demanding "Top 100m" requirements of offshore wind farm site investigations and deep-water geohazard surveys, the S-Boom is the premier choice for surveyors who cannot compromise on resolution in difficult, coarse-sediment environments.

Why Choose the AAE S-Boom?

• Focused Beam Pattern: The three-plate geometry focuses acoustic energy into a "cigar-shaped" footprint. This improves directivity and signal-to-noise ratio compared to traditional single-plate boomers or omnidirectional sparkers.
• Superior Vertical Resolution: With a pulse length of only 0.3 to 0.5 ms, the S-Boom provides a crisp, repeatable signature that allows for the identification of thin stratigraphic layers and small buried objects.
• Exceptional Penetration: Capable of firing at up to 1000J per pulse, the system has successfully imaged over 200ms through challenging substrates like sand and limestone—areas where standard boomers often fail.
• Fast Repetition Rate: Designed to operate at up to 3 pulses per second, enabling high-speed data collection with high horizontal "hit" density along the survey line.
• Modular Integration: Compatible with both single-channel and multi-channel seismic streamers (such as the AAE HydraSeis), making it a versatile tool for 2D UHR seismic projects.