NORBIT Subsea Adds Integrated Sub-Bottom Profiler to Survey Portfolio

6 July 2026

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NORBIT Subsea has announced the launch of the Integrated Sub-Bottom Profiler (iSBP), a compact and powerful new addition to the NORBIT survey portfolio. Available as an add-on for the WINGHEAD X and WBMS X multibeam echosounder systems, iSBP enables surveyors to acquire high-resolution bathymetric and sub-bottom data simultaneously within a single integrated workflow.

Designed for marine professionals who require both seafloor mapping and sub-surface information, the iSBP delivers high-performance sub-bottom profiling in a highly portable solution that integrates seamlessly with NORBIT’s X-series of multibeam systems.

By combining bathymetric mapping and sub-bottom data acquisition, surveyors can capture a more complete understanding of underwater environments and seabed conditions while reducing survey time and operational complexity. All datasets are collected within the same georeferenced framework, streamlining data processing and ensuring consistency across survey deliverables.

Key Features

Fully integrated electronics
Electronic beam steering up to ±10°
Range resolution up to 5 cm
Seamless integration with WINGHEAD X and WBMS X
Simultaneous acquisition of bathymetric and sub-bottom data

Applications

Marine geophysical surveys
Inshore and nearshore mapping
Geotechnical investigations
Sediment characterization and sub-seafloor analysis

The introduction of iSBP further strengthens NORBIT’s commitment to delivering innovative, integrated survey solutions that improve efficiency, data quality, and operational flexibility for hydrographic and geophysical professionals worldwide.