GeoChirp 3D: high resolution 3D sub-bottom profiling

GeoChirp 3D: High Resolution 3D Sub-Bottom Profiling Martin Gutowski (GeoAcoustics Ltd) Jon M. Bull (National Oceanography Centre) Justin K. Dix (National Oceanography Centre) Timothy J. Henstock (National Oceanography Centre) Peter I. Hogarth (GeoAcoustics Ltd) and Thomas M. Hiller (GeoAcoustics Ltd) SUMMARY____________________________________________________________ This article describes the concept of high resolution 3D sub-bottom profiling outlines the design and application of the GeoChirp 3D system and demonstrates its capabilities using a dataset imaging a buried cofferdam in the Port of Southampton (UK). EAGE 69 th Conference & Exhibition — London UK 11 - 14 June 2007 Introduction The hydrocarbon exploration industry has routinely