14SW-02-SONR - Systems, Sonar
Description
Includes several different types of underwater sound wave imaging:
Imaging Sonar: A high-frequency sonar that produces video-like imagery using a narrow field of view. The sonar system can be pole-mounted over the side of a craft or hand-carried by a diver.
Scanning Sonar: Consists of smaller sonar systems that can be mounted on tripods and lowered to the bottom of the waterway. Scanning sonar produces a panoramic view of the surrounding area and can cover up to 360 degrees.
Side Scan Sonar: Placed inside of a shell and towed behind a vessel. Side scan sonar produces strip-like images from both sides of the device.
3-Dimensional Sonar: Produces 3-dimensional imagery of objects using an array receiver.
Grant Notes
Certain sonar devices that will not damage the environment or require special permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act are eligible for funding. These devices are intended to support the detection of underwater improvised explosive devices (IED) The eligible types of sonar, and short descriptions of their capabilities, are provided in the description of this item. Grantees should leverage private assets where appropriate when implementing security enhancements at privately-owned critical infrastructure facilities.
More Information
FEMA Related Grant Programs
- Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)
- Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
- Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (IPR)
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
- Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
- State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
- Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
- Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)
- Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
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