HydroNAS noise mitigation deplyoment

Proven, Lightweight, High Performing and
Cost Effective Underwater Noise Mitigation

HydroNAS™

HydroNAS niose Mitigation

System Characteristics

→ Proven 25dB SEL and 35dB peak noise reduction across the barrier
→ No installation vessel downtime - off critical path
→ Minimal deck space or payload requirement
→ Minimal deck space or payload requirement
→ Adaptable to variable water depth and pile diameter
→ Configured to suit project specifics
→ Compact and lightweight - can be air freighted
→ Can be incorporated into piling template or gripper arm
→ Deployable in harsh offshore marine conditions

HydroNAS Noise Reduction Chart

HydroNAS™ Concept

HydroNAS™ is a simple concept. It's an unbroken column of air around the pile from the seabed to the surface. This creates water-air-water impedance mismatch which is widely regarded as the simplest and most effective method of reducing underwater noise.
The solution identified and patented by W3G Marine uses a lightweight inflatable fabric which is restrained internally, such as drop stitch. Upon the inflation of drop stitch, a fixed volume panel of air is created, which maintains a specified geometry underwater avoiding ballooning. The cells are modular, stackable and can be configured to fit any water depth, pile diameter or any type of pile.

HydroNAS How it Works