STRATABOX
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Operations And Maintenance Manual
INSTALLATION 2-10
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2006 SyQwest Incorporated
Seachest Transducer Installation
Interior Seachest installations are best suited for solid fiberglass hulls to permit a minimum attenuation of
acoustic reply signals. Hulls of other type material types may be considered but most other hull types will
require that a Seachest design be built into the hull with an acoustic window across the face of the
enclosure (i.e. a significant hole must be cut out of the hull).
Inside mounting to the hull does minimize drag to allow faster survey speeds, however, significant loss of
subbottom performance may result due to the attenuation loss in the hull.
Locate the transducer where the hull is solid fiberglass resin to maximize sound transmission. Do not
locate over balsa wood core material. Consult the hull manufacturer if you are unsure of the core material
or the best location. Never bond large resin housings directly to the hull; always use a liquid-filled box.
In any permanent installation the intended final configuration should be tested before it is implemented, if
possible.
For more information regarding the installation of a Seachest or other permanent transducer mount, refer
to our website at
http://www.syqwestinc.com/support/install/xducer.htm
, or contact us directly.
