STING MK II Underwater Sediment Bearing Strength Probe

A.G.O. Environmental Electronics Ltd is pleased to provide to the oceanographic, environmental and underwater survey communities the next generation of the Seabed Terminal Impact Newton Gradiometer, STING Mk II. This unique free-fall penetrometer provides a powerful and cost-effective alternative to the methods commonly used for determining the dynamic load bearing strength of the seabed.

Description

Technical Specifications

Applications for STING include:

Cable and pipeline route surveying
Underwater seismic sensor locating
Underwater package locating
Ground-truthing of acoustic sub-bottom and seabed classification data
Pre-dredging operations surveying
Scientific sediment monitoring

STING data screen

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STING analysis screen

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A complete system consists of:

Sediment probe recording deceleration and pressure
One-metre shaft segment with standard contact foot (shaft extensions and additional foot sizes available)
Battery charger
RS232 data download cable with sub-sea connector and serial port plug
STING Version 4.0 Communications and Data Analysis software
Storage container suitable for shipping

Optional accessories include: shaft extensions and couplers, various foot sizes for different sediment types and a hand-operated winch system for line handling and recovery. Deeper pressure ranges may be available upon request.

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