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NORBIT - iWBMS Ekinox

NORBIT - iWBMS Ekinox

TURNKEY MULTIBEAM SONAR SYSTEM For High Resolution Bathymetry

Compact and high-resolution curved array bathymetric mapping system by NORBIT. This all-in-one tightly integrated broadband multibeam turnkey solution offers high resolution bathymetry over a wide swath. The high-end sonar with SBG Ekinox GNSS/INS embedded into the unit ensures fast and reliable mobilisation and highest quality sounding for surveys in all conditions.

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Specifications

Physical properties of transducer head

Length [m]

0.444

Width [m]

0.236

Height [m]

0.228

Min. external power [V]

10

Max. external power [V]

28

Max. power consumption [W]

60

Weight in Air

8.5kg

Weight in Water

3.5kg

Speed of sound

Real-time correction of refraction at transducer head

Y

Real-time integration of SV-profile

Y

Explanation of SV-profile application process

3rd Party Software (Qinertia, Hypack, QINSy, PDS2000, etc.)

Interfaces

Compatible software

Qinertia, Hypack, QPS, EIVA, MB-System, Triton, PDS2000 and others

Compatible hardware

All mounting arrangements

Real-time access procedure

NORBIT user-interface via LAN

Motion compensation

Motion sensors compatible to the system

Incl. SBG Ekinox GNSS/INS

Required pitch uncertainty [deg]

0.02

Required roll uncertainty [deg]

0.02

Required heave uncertainty [m]

0.05

Mounting and deployment

Mounting

Hull mounted & Portable

Retractable

Y

Used Sonar Methods

Type of system

Multibeam

Bottom Detection Method

Amplitude/Phase/Blend

System Parameters

Min. frequency [kHz]

200

Max. frequency [kHz]

700

Min. depth [m]

0.2

Max. depth [m]

275

Bottom Coverage

Equi-angular/equi-distant mode

General

Date of first release

2022

Documents

Brochure
PS-210031-5_iWBMS-Ekinox_A4.pdf
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