Avtrak 6 (directional)
Sonardyne International
Yateley, GB
Description
AvTrak 6 is an acoustic navigation and communications instrument designed to form part of an integrated AUV navigation system. It combines the functions of transponder, transceiver and telemetry link in one low power unit that has been designed to meet the requirements of a wide variety of AUV mission scenarios and vehicle types.
Specifications
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Physical Properties
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Length [cm]
51.3
Diameter [cm]
9.31
Weight in air [kg]
7
Weight in water [kg]
3.5
Housing material
Anodised aluminium alloy
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Operating properties
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Depth rating {m}
7000
Transmit frequency min. [Hz]
19
Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 Ī¼Pa @ 1 m)
187 - 193
Receive Sensitivity (dB re 1Ī¼Pa)
90-120
Transducer Beamshape
Directional
Transmit frequency max. [Hz]
34
All transmit frequencies [Hz]
19-34
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General
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Main applications
AUV tracking and communications, data telemetry
Field of Use
Subsea vehicles
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Power Supply
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Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery life [hr]
144
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