Buoyant Sonardyne Scout Sales

Sonardyne of Yateley UK reports strong sales of its Scout USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) series of acoustic positioning systems, with over 20 units ordered over the last few months. Comprising a range of three models suitable for any size of vessel, the series is designed to make the benefits of the company’ s deep offshore technology available to organisations seeking to accurately track underwater targets in relatively shallow inland and coastal waters.

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Two of the models, Scout and Scout Plus, are entry level systems capable of tracking one surface vessel and up to six subsea targets at ranges up to 500m.

A higher specification unit, Scout Pro, provides greater accuracy, additional tracking functions and a 1,000m operating range. Sonardyne says it is particularly suitable for pipeline inspections, AUV tracking and support for offshore construction.