NORBIT Subsea, a developer of wideband multibeam sonar solutions, has opened registration for its in-person 2026 NORBIT Seahorse Multibeam Survey Training, taking place March 23rd-27th, 2026, at the Tyee Yacht Club in Portland, Oregon 97211, United States. Register here >>
This comprehensive five-day program is designed to help participants conduct multibeam surveys from start to finish, providing experience with hardware and software operation, live data collection, and practical theory.
NORBIT’s course is geared toward both newcomers to the field and experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their capabilities. Over five days, attendees will work through the full multibeam survey workflow, covering mobilization, system verification, and data acquisition.
The curriculum includes sonar practical theory, such as acoustics and operational principles, along with GNSS and Inertial Navigation System (INS) theory and operation. Participants will also focus on multibeam installation, integration, and configuration, as well as patch and performance calibrations.
Survey planning, design, and coverage strategies form an additional part of the training, together with troubleshooting guidance addressing common errors and pitfalls.
Data processing is a major component, including importing data, generating bathymetric grids, data cleaning, and QA/QC methods. Advanced data processing topics, like backscatter and water-column data handling, are also incorporated. The course concludes with instruction on data management, exports, and producing final deliverables.
Date: March 23-27, 2026
Location: Tyee Yacht Club, 2929 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211, United States
NORBIT encourages academic students interested in participating to contact Dave Jones regarding available scholarship opportunities.
