BATS
BATS is used for long range acoustic underwater tracking
The BATS system consists of a signal interface module housed in a standard (3.5”) rack mount chassis (19”). It can be configured for a desktop application with a PC or laptop running the ORE Trackman Windows software or coupled with a standard (3.5”) rack mount PC and standard (3.5”) rack mount keyboard/display. The use of broadband acoustic technology provides exceptional range and tracking performance.
Edgetech
West Wareham, US
Description
The BATS system consists of a signal interface module housed in a standard (3.5”) rack mount chassis (19”). It can be configured for a desktop application with a PC or laptop running the ORE Trackman Windows software or coupled with a standard (3.5”) rack mount PC and standard (3.5”) rack mount keyboard/display. The use of broadband acoustic technology provides exceptional range and tracking performance.
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Specifications
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Transponders
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Dimensions {mm}
462
Dry weight {kg}
2.7
Depth rating {m}
1000
Additional functions
depth telemetry
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Physical properties of transducer head
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Diameter [mm]
74
Height [m]
493
Min. external power [Voltage]
110
Max. external power [Voltage]
240
Max power consumption [W]
75
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System Parameters
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Frequency {kHz}
15 - 30
Spread spectrum technology
Y
Min. operation range {m}
1
Max. operation range {m}
3000
Operation beam angle {deg}
180
Angle accuracy (degr) @ 20 dB
0.08
Focussed beam forming
N
Focussed beam angle {degr}
60
Number of active elements
3
Number of transponder channels
3
Multi user functionality
Y
LBL-functionality
N
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Motion compensation
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Motion sensors compatible to the system:
EdgeTech 4760 MRU and other commercially available motion units
Required pitch uncertainty [deg}
90
Required roll uncertainty [deg]
90
Required heave uncertainty [m]
1
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Interfaces
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Compatible hardware
EdgeTech towfish
Compatible software
Trackman, IPS, Windows, Others
Real-time access procedure
yes
Inertial interfacing
Y
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Speed of sound
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Ray tracing
N
Real-time integration of SV-profile
Y
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Maintenance criteria
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Mean time before failure [hr}
35000
Mean time to repair [hr]
35000
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Deployment
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Inside deployment pole available
Y
Diam gate valve {mm}
76.2
Outside deployment pole available
Y
Recommended distance below keel {m}
1
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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
CHIRP and CW
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More information
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Distinguishable features
Portable USBL system great for tracking/ positioning: ROV, side scan sonars, divers and other subsea equipment
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General
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Date of first release
2009
