EM304

EM304(深水型)

Category: Multibeam Echo Sounder

Model: EM304

Brand: Kongsberg

Quantity: 1

Instrument: Shipboard Instrument on R/V New Ocean Researcher 1

Equipment Condition: Normal

Maintenance Manager

Chang Hsuan-Cheng
Technician III
(02)3366-7282
samsonchang@ntu.edu.tw

Instrument Expert

Function Description

Kongsberg EM 304 MKII is an advanced deep-water multibeam echo sounder system designed for high-resolution seabed mapping from shallow coastal areas to full ocean depths (up to 11,000 meters). The system operates over a broadband frequency range of 20–32 kHz and features a modular design for easy installation and upgrades. With the capability of generating up to 1600 beams, it offers exceptional data resolution and coverage, making it ideal for oceanographic research, seabed resource exploration, and marine engineering applications.

Key Features and Capabilities:

  • Full Ocean Depth Coverage:
    EM 304 supports depth measurements up to 11,000 meters, suitable for both shallow and deep-water survey requirements.

  • Wide Swath Coverage:
    At 2,000 meters depth, the swath width can reach up to 5.5 times the water depth; at 6,000 meters, it can exceed 12,000 meters, depending on seafloor conditions and system settings.

  • High-Resolution Data:
    With up to 16 independent transmit sectors, the system delivers highly detailed bathymetric data, minimizing the need for post-processing.

  • Dynamic Stabilization:
    Real-time stabilization for roll, pitch, and yaw ensures consistent data quality even in rough sea conditions.

  • Modular and Flexible Design:
    The modular architecture allows for easy installation and configuration based on vessel size and mission requirements. Multiple beamwidth options are available (e.g., 0.3°x0.5°, 0.5°x1°, etc.).

Borrowing Rules

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Equipment Description

Kongsberg EM 304 MKII Specifications

Parameter Specification
Operating Frequency 20–32 kHz
Nominal Frequency 26 kHz
Depth Range 10 to 11,000 meters
Maximum Swath Width Up to 5.5 times the water depth, max approx. 12,000 meters
Number of Beams Up to 1600 beams per ping
Beamwidth Selectable receive angles: 0.5°, 1°, 2°, 4°
Roll Stabilization Range ±15°
Pitch Stabilization Range ±10°
Yaw Stabilization Range ±10°
Swath Mode Equiangular and Equidistant
Data Format Supports Kongsberg Kmall format
Operating Software SIS 5, supports remote operation and cloud integration
Compliance IHO S-44 Order 1A

Maintenance & Attendance Records

No. Start Date End Date Instrument Status Technician Voyage Name Remarks
EM304 2026/03/03 2026/03/03 檢校 張軒誠 EM304檢校報告-2026版