Description
The highly recommended Sonic 2024 Wideband Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) represents the latest in advanced modern system design and architecture, providing unprecedented system versatility, productivity and performance. The Sonic 2024 truly sets the standard for this class of MBES.
Specifications
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Physical properties of transducer head
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Length [m]
0.48
Width [m]
0.48
Height [m]
0.273
Min. external power [V]
48
Max. external power [V]
48
Max. power consumption [W]
50
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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
Through acquisition software
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Interfaces
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Compatible software
Hypack, QINSy, EIVA, Triton, Starfix, Fledermaus, CARIS.
Compatible hardware
Motion; Heading; SVP; GPS
Real-time access procedure
Online Software; Gigabit Ethernet
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Motion compensation
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Motion sensors compatible to the system
TSS1 protocol, Applanix POS-MV, IXSea
Required pitch uncertainty [deg]
0.1
Required roll uncertainty [deg]
0.1
Required heave uncertainty [m]
0.05
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Mounting and deployment
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Mounting
Hull mounted & Portable
Retractable
Y
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Used Sonar Methods
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Type of system
Wideband Multibeam Echosounder
Bottom Detection Method
Amplitude or phase
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System Parameters
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Min. frequency [kHz]
170
Max. frequency [kHz]
700
Min. depth [m]
0.5
Max. depth [m]
500
Depth resolution [mm]
12.5
Max. Slant Range [m]
1200
Max. swath as a function of depth
8
Max. pings / second
256
Ping frequency [Hz]
60
Min. beam width across track [deg]
0.3
Min. beam width along track [deg]
0.6
Number of selectable frequencies
281
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Bottom Coverage
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Max. swath width [m]
160
Equal footprint spacing
Y
Max. number of points per ping for side scan operation
10000
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Uncertainty
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Intended S44 order
Special
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More information
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Distinguishable features
R2Sonic innovates, competitors follow
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General
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Date of first release
2009
