Saturday 10 January 09 - 03:31
 

Hydrographic Survey by David Goodfellow

Extended Sidescan Sonar Range

US sidescan sonar exponents EdgeTech have extended their series of systems with development of the 4700-DFX, a dual-frequency unit capable of high resolution imagery at increased ranges and tow speeds.
Designed for towed, AUV, ROV or UUV platforms and using dynamically focused transducers, the system provides high resolution imaging at a range of 250m/side at 300 kHz and 125m/side at 600 kHz. Operating in a multi-pulse mode at the 600 kHz frequency, it can be towed at speeds of 14 knots while maintaining 100% coverage.

Capable of high definition imagery of very small targets, it is an ideal tool for Mine Countermeasure (MCM) and other security type surveys. EdgeTech, have also introduced a comparable portable search and recovery model suitable for port and harbour applications, the 4125-P.

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