Falmouth Scientific’s AquaPulse™ Surpasses 10 Million Shots Without Maintenance or Performance Degradation

Falmouth Scientific announces that its AquaPulse™ Acoustic System has exceeded 10 million shots in a recent survey without maintenance, failure, or any change in acoustic output. This highlights superior reliability and consistency for marine geophysical surveys. 

AquaPulse™ delivers high-resolution, bubbleless acoustic pulses for sediment profiling. The high energy low frequency source output was able to produce acoustic images to depths of 1000m below the seabed in 10m water depth. The AquaPulse™ stands out among other acoustic sources in the survey space that also utilizes traditional seismic sources, such as sparkers, boomers, and air guns. These devices require tip replacement, source plate energy degradation and mechanical parts replacement, and rebuilds. The AquaPulse™ does not require any of these maintenance tasks to maintain a repeatable acoustic output signature. No specialized power source is required for vessel integration. 

The AquaPulse™ operates on a standard 120V/220V outlet with minimal energy consumption (1-2 kW). Pre- and post-project testing confirmed no change in the system’s acoustic signature after 10M shots, proving outstanding, consistent, repeatable performance.

Falmouth Scientific Inc. Introduces the AquaStack Acoustic Multi-Spectrum Source using patented FSI Technology.

Falmouth Scientific, Inc. proudly announces the AquaStack Acoustic Multi-Spectrum Source (AMS), the latest breakthrough in our proven AquaPulse series for seismic, sub-bottom, and 3DUHR survey applications. Developed with patented technology awarded to Fred Hegg and Joe Sparks, AquaStack sets a new industry standard by allowing operators to switch its output spectrum on the fly. This revolutionary capability enables users to select a lower frequency mode for deeper penetration when surveying challenging geologic formations or a standard frequency for higher resolution imaging—all from a single, versatile source. 

Key features of AquaStack include: 
• Dual AquaPulse Acoustic Sources delivering exceptional performance, proven reliability, and remarkable signal repeatability.
• On-the-fly frequency spectrum switching that provides dual acoustic spectrums tailored to specific survey requirements.
• Enhanced versatility designed to meet the evolving needs of marine geophysics, academic and underwater acoustic survey professionals.

AquaStack offers a cost-effective, efficient solution for capturing high-resolution seismic data and detailed sub-bottom images. Its innovative design simplifies the operational shipboard integration requirements while maximizing survey performance in diverse, challenging underwater environments. 

Available double stacked configurations include 18-inch Standard Displacement (SD), 18-inch High Displacement (HD), 36-inch Standard Displacement (SD), and 36-inch High Displacement (HD). The 36-inch models, weighing 350 kg, deliver higher power and lower frequency than the portable 18-inch 55 kg models, while the HD models feature a longer cycle time, producing longer wavelengths for a lower frequency output. Visit FSI at Ocean Business booth W86 or contact sales@falmouth.com for more information on how AquaStack can optimize your next project.

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