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GeoSwath ROV/AUV Specifications

GeoSwath AUV is available in three frequency versions, 125 kHz, 250 kHz and 500 kHz. The system accuracy of both versions exceed the latest International Hydrographic Organisation specifications, as set out in IHO Standards for Hydrographic Surveys, Special Publication 44, 4th Edition, April 1998.

System performance

Sonar Frequency 125 kHz 250 kHz 500 kHz
Maximum Water Depth below transducers: 200 metres 100 metres 50 metres
Maximum Swath Width: 780 metres 390 metres 190 metres
Range: Up to 12 x depth Up to 12 x depth Up to 12 x depth
Depth Resolution: 6 cm 3 cm 1.5 cm
Two Way Beam Width: 0.85º Azimuth 0.75º Azimuth 0.5º Azimuth
Transmit Pulse Length: 128 µS to 896 µS 64 µS to 448 µS 32 µS to 224 µS
Swath Update Rate (max) Up to 30 per second (range dependent)
Transducer Dimensions: 540 x 260 x 80mm 375 x 170 x 60mm 255 x 110 x 60mm
Transducer Weight: 11.6kg (in air
3.3kg (in water)
3.8kg (in air)
1.8kg (in water)
1.5kg (in air)
0.5kg (in water)
 
Technical Specification
Data Storage/Retrieval: 120GB hard drive, 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet link.
Mission Endurance: 12 hour data collection (using onboard data storage).
Interface to ROV/AUV: Ethernet (2 x 1Gbit Ethernet ports available), RS232 for ancillaries.
Power Requirements: 24VDC, 50W (at max ping rate), 20W (standby).
Max depth rating 1000m (optional 4000m)
Electronic Module Size: 20cm OD  36.6cm long
Electronics Module Weight: 12kg (in air), 3kg (in water).

Specifications subject to change without notice

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