Seismic sound source power supply

The Applied Acoustics power supplies provide variable output energy, up to 2400 J per shot, by means of capacitor discharge.  They can be used for a range of seismic sound sources, from single boomer plates up to large sparkers.  The charging rate for the CSP-D units is up to 1500 J/s.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Applied Acoustics

• Model: CSP-1000, CSP-D 1200, CSP-D 2400

• Weight: 150 lbs

• Dimensions: 20x22x30”

• Power Requirements: CSP-D 1200 requires ~ 120 VAC 15A, CSP-1000 and CSP-D 2400 require ~220 VAC 30 A

Operational Characteristics

• Minimum Operational Depth: 1 m (with sound source on low power)

• Maximum Operational Depth: ~4000 m (with large sound source on high power)

• Sediment Type: Any

• Limitations:  Power supply unit must be appropriately grounded with a ship or sea ground

• Energy Output:  100 J- 2400 J /shot

• Ship’s Requirements: Must have a dry location within 2 m of the outlet

Additional Equipment Required

The CSP (-D) is a seismic energy source and can be used with Geopulse Boomer Plates, Applied Acoustic Boomer Plates, Sig Sparkers, and Applied Acoustic Delta Sparkers.  These sound sources require a two-wire high voltage cable that can be connected into the power supply junction box.

Complementary Systems

Seismic sounds sources need to be used with some form of recording device.  Examples include a Geometrics GeoEel multichannel hydrophone streamer, or an Applied Acoustics hydrophone streamer.