Marine Sonic Technology offers a range of high-resolution side-scan sonar systems, including digital and adaptive CHIRP models. These Sonix Image Scan Tool solutions cater to various applications, from standalone and towed systems to deep-tow, AUV, and ROV integrations. With transducer frequencies starting at 150kHz and reaching up to an industry-leading 1,800kHz, these systems provide unparalleled underwater imaging capabilities. Standard dual-frequency configurations include 300kHz to 900kHz, 600kHz to 1,200kHz, and 900kHz to 1,800kHz, ensuring versatility for diverse underwater environments.
Exploring Sonix Image Scan Tool Options: Towed and Embedded Systems
Marine Sonic’s legacy Sea Scan® HDS, a robust and user-friendly towed system, set the standard for digital side-scan sonar. While no longer in production, the HDS remains a workhorse in many maritime operations, demonstrating its durability and reliability in challenging conditions.
The Sea Scan® ARC Explorer, an advanced adaptive CHIRP-towed sonix image scan tool, offers unparalleled flexibility. Users can switch between standard dual frequencies, mirroring the HDS capabilities, and even replace the entire transducer in under five minutes on deck. Its ruggedized, single-piece aluminum construction and expansion ports allow for future upgrades, ensuring long-term viability and adaptability.
For AUV and ROV applications, the Sea Scan® ARC Scout Mk II provides a compact, dual-simultaneous transmission, embedded side-scan sonar solution. Its miniature size (12.7cm x 5.9cm x 2.6cm for a single frequency) allows seamless integration into most existing AUVs and ROVs. Minimal power consumption and straightforward “plug-and-play” installation make it an ideal choice for platforms with limited space and power. The ARC Scout Mk II delivers high-quality imaging with minimal SWAP (Size, Weight, and Power) requirements.
The latest addition, the Sea Scan® Ranger, is a high-performance Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) designed for small to medium-sized AUVs. This sonix image scan tool offers impressive 300-meter swath coverage and 3cm resolution with only 30 watts of power consumption. Its compact electronics (12.7cm x 5.9cm x 2.6cm, 195 grams) and customizable transducers (94.5cm x 7cm x 4.5cm) facilitate easy integration while ensuring comprehensive underwater mapping.
Customizable Data Collection Software for Sonix Image Scan Tools
The Sea Scan® Survey software complements Marine Sonic’s sonix image scan tool hardware with intuitive and powerful data processing capabilities. Its user-friendly interface allows operators to quickly master the software, enabling efficient data collection and analysis. Sea Scan® Survey preserves raw data integrity while providing robust manipulation tools. Seamless integration with third-party mosaic software like SonarWiz and a comprehensive software development kit (SDK) further enhance its versatility, allowing users to tailor the software to their specific needs. Free lifetime software upgrades, available for download on the Marine Sonic website, ensure ongoing performance improvements and feature enhancements.
