R2Sonic Sonic 2024 Multibeam Echosounder

With focus on quality, reliability and ease-of-use, R2Sonic has set the standard for high performance and high resolution multibeam systems. Available in single and dual head configurations, the R2 Sonic 2024 enables collection of the highest quality hydrographic data with a resolution of 0.3⁰ x 0.6⁰ at 700kHz and low power consumption at full performance of 50Wavg.

Innovative technical modes and reliable operation make the R2Sonic Sonic 2024 the ideal foundation of hydrographic solutions for end-users with demands for agility, performance and the highest quality data. All Sonic 2024 systems feature:

• Transmitter and receiver with 4000 m immersion depth rating (Optional 6000m immersion depth rated)

• Antifouling coating protection for safe and secure mounting on any vessel and ROV

• Ultra High Resolution (UHR, 700 kHz), TruePix™ Backscatter, Raw Water Column Data, Pipeline Mode and Multispectral Mode for maximum flexibility on the job

The R2Sonic Sonic 2024 and R2Sonic Sonic 2024 Dual Head offer powerful technical modes to support the efficient acquisition of marine data.

Standard Modes

• Ultra High Density (UHD)

• Pipeline mode

• Multispectral Backscatter

• Multifrequency Bathymetry

Upgrade Modes

• Ultra High Resolution (UHR)

• TruePix™ Compressed Water Column

• Multispectral TruePix™ Compressed Water Column

• Forward Looking Sonar (FLS)

The R2Sonic Sonic 2024 and R2Sonic Sonic 2024 Dual Head can easily be integrated in all types of survey platform including:

• Autonomous Underweater Vehicles (AUV)

• Autonomous & Unmanned Surface Vessels (ASV & USV)

• Surface vessels of any size including vessels of opportunity

• Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)

Scope of supply for the R2Sonic Sonic 2024 - 4.000 m:

• 1 x Multibeam Echosounder type “R2Sonic Sonic 2024” complete with:

  • 4.000 m immersion depth rating

  • Antifouling coating

  • Ultra High Resolution (UHR, 700 kHz)

  • TruePix™ Backscatter

  • Raw Water Column Data

  • Pipeline-/Cable-Mode and Multispectral

• 1 x Sonic 2024 Sonar Interface Module Standard (SIM)

• 1 x Sonic 2024 Mounting Frame

• 1 x AML Micro•X SV integrated surface sound velocity probe

• 1 x Deck cable, 15 m, for Multibeam and Micro•X SV (optional 25 m and 50 m)

Scope of supply for the R2Sonic Sonic 2024 - Dual Head:

• 2 x Multibeam Echosounder type “R2Sonic Sonic 2024” complete with:

  • 4.000 m immersion depth rating

  • Antifouling coating

  • Ultra High Resolution (UHR, 700 kHz)

  • TruePix™ Backscatter

  • Raw Water Column Data

  • Pipeline-/Cable-Mode and Multispectral

• 2 x Sonic 2024 Sonar Interface Module Standard (SIM)

• 2 x Sonic 2024 Mounting Frame

• 1 x Dual Head Adaptor

• 1 x AML Micro•X SV integrated surface sound velocity probe

• 2 x Deck cable, 15 m, for Multibeam (optional 25 m and 50 m)

• 1 x Deck cable, 15 m, for Micro•X SV (optional 25 m and 50 m)

The R2Sonic Sonic 2024 Broadband-Wideband Multibeam Echosounder is also available as a truly powerful package with the Integrated Inertial Navigation System I2NS™ Type I or II.

All Sonic Series multibeams feature an array of common functionality that sets them apart from the competition:

• Bottom detect resolution: 3mm

• User-selectable operating frequencies: 170kHz - 450kHz (apart from 2020). Can be changed “on the fly” in 1Hz increment

• 1024 independent soundings per ping

• Free firmware updates upgradable remotely

• Mounting hardware supplied with all multibeam sonars

• Agnostic to acquisition/data processing software