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Acoustic systems including multibeam echosounders

RV Investigator has an advanced suite of acoustic systems for scientific research including three mulltibeam echosounder systems enabling mapping from shallow high resolution coastal applications to full ocean depth.

Cranes

RV Investigator is equipped with a number of cranes providing access and service to each deck and compartment at sea or in port.

Drop-keels

The drop keels - deployed through a moon pool in the ship - contain a variety of scientific equipment.

Gondola

The ship's gondola is located 1.2 m below the ship's hull and is a specialised structure that contains advanced sonar technology.

Weather-radar

RV Investigator's weather radar records the first data from oceans around Australia. This data is used to improve climate models and weather predictions for Australia.

Echosounder

The vessel offers a scientific echosounder, a high definition fish finding sonar and a scientific multibeam echosounder.

Sub-bottom profiler

The sub-bottom profiler emits an acoustic signal that penetrates sand and loose sediments. The return signal images the layers of mud, sand and rock below the seabed.

Winches

The ship is equipped with a variety of winches to support scientific missions.

Additional equipment

The ship is equipped with a variety of equipment and systems to help support scientific missions.