We are pleased to announce the successful mobilization and calibration of M/Y IMOROS 2, which is now fully prepared for the upcoming multibeam bathymetric survey campaign in the Vistula Lagoon.
For this project, we will deploy the cutting-edge R2Sonic 2026-V multibeam echosounder, operating in advanced multifrequency mode. This state-of-the-art system allows the simultaneous acquisition of bathymetric and backscatter data across multiple frequencies, providing exceptional seafloor characterization capabilities, even in very shallow waters and under challenging, highly turbid conditions.
Our survey team plans to investigate more than 10 km² of the lagoon’s most environmentally sensitive and archaeologically significant areas. The campaign aims not only to provide high-resolution mapping of the seafloor but also to improve our understanding of sediment dynamics, submerged landscape features, and potential cultural heritage remains hidden beneath the water surface.
What makes this project particularly exciting is its role as a bridge between today’s best practices and the bathymetric technologies of tomorrow. The acquired multibeam datasets are expected to serve as valuable in situ reference measurements for the development and validation of emerging approaches, including:
- Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB),
- Data Fusion Bathymetry,
- Integrated multi-sensor mapping workflows,
- Next-generation coastal and inland water monitoring solutions.
By combining precise acoustic measurements with innovative remote sensing techniques, we hope to contribute to a new generation of scalable bathymetric products capable of supporting both scientific research and operational water management.
The survey campaign marks another important step toward building a comprehensive, high-quality geospatial inventory of the Vistula Lagoon and demonstrates our continued commitment to advancing hydrographic and environmental surveying technologies.
Stay tuned for updates as data acquisition gets underway and the first results begin to emerge.