INTRODUCTION
PNS BEHR MASAH is a hydrographic survey ship with capabilities to undertake necessary oceanographic as well as geophysical surveys. The ship is designed in accordance with international trend of modern hydrographic and oceanographic ships.
SURVEY CAPABILITIES
- Multibeam bathymetry by ship - Medium ocean depth
- Multibeam bathymetry by Survey Motor Boats- Coastal areas
- Dual Frequency Side scan survey-Coastal area/ upper continental shelf
- Synthetic Aperture Sonar surveys
- Acoustic Doppler Current Profiling (ADCP)
- Eularian current meter observations
- ROV fitted with high resolution underwater camera and other sensors
- Magnetic anomaly observations
- Acoustic based wave measurement
- Underway Conductivity Temperature and Density (CTD) observation
- Water sampling using Rosette water sampler
- Gravity coring
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Length OA | 80.80 m |
Beam | 15.20 m |
Draught | 5.40 m |
Speed | 14 Kns |
Displacement | 3200 Tons |