Edgetech 2050: Combined Side Scan Sonar & Sub-bottom Profiler

The Ultimate High-Resolution Integrated Survey Solution for Depths up to 3,000 Meters

Product Overview The EdgeTech 2050-DSS represents the latest evolution in integrated sonar technology, combining EdgeTech’s industry-leading tri-frequency side scan sonar with a high-resolution sub-bottom profiler. This "Digital Sub-bottom & Side-scan" (DSS) system is specifically designed for missions that require the system to be towed near the seabed to capture ultra-fine stratigraphic detail alongside wide-area imagery.

Built to exceed the requirements for geological, geophysical, and pipeline surveys, the 2050-DSS utilizes Full Spectrum® CHIRP technology to provide superior signal-to-noise ratios and cleaner data. Its recent upgrade to a 3,000-meter depth rating (as of December 2023) and the addition of a specialized Pipeline Survey Mode make it one of the most versatile tools in the offshore survey market.

Why Choose the EdgeTech 2050-DSS?

• Tri-Frequency Versatility: Operators can choose any two of the three available frequencies to run simultaneously. This allows for a "search and identify" workflow—using lower frequencies for long-range reconnaissance and higher frequencies for millimetric target detail—without recovering the towfish.
• Superior Sub-Bottom Imaging: Equipped with a 2-16 kHz sub-bottom profiler, the system utilizes a specialized PVDF panel receive hydrophone. This area-based receiver provides significantly improved beam patterns compared to traditional line hydrophones, resulting in clearer stratigraphy and better penetration in difficult sediments.
• Specialized Pipeline Survey Mode: A new feature that allows the selection of a smaller hydrophone sub-array. This enables a larger fore-aft beamwidth and a faster transmission rate, greatly increasing the probability of detecting and tracking buried pipelines and cables.
• ROV/AUV Ready: The electronics and sensors are designed with a modular interface, allowing them to be easily removed from the towfish and integrated directly onto Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) or other hosted platforms.
• Advanced Motion Compensation: Built-in sensors for Heading, Heave, Pitch, Roll, and Depth ensure that every pixel of data is corrected for vessel motion in real-time, delivering professional-grade georeferenced results.