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837A / 837AXi Delta T Obstacle Avoidance Multibeam Sonar

Model 837AXi 165 kHz 6000 m; 837A Delta T 3000 m & 6000 m variants (obstacle avoidance, tilt adjust, profiling)

High-speed multibeam obstacle avoidance sonar with 120° x 10° coverage and depth ratings to 6000 m.

Description

The Imagenex Model 837AXi "Delta T" is a multiple-receiver multibeam sonar designed for high-speed imaging and configured for obstacle avoidance. Digital signal processing across all channels gives the best resolution in the field of view, with frame rates better than 20 frames per second. The 837A family also includes 3000 m and 6000 m units in obstacle avoidance, tilt adjust and profiling configurations.

Key features

  • 165 kHz nominal frequency
  • 120° x 10° transmit/receive coverage
  • 120, 240 or 480 beams; effective horizontal beam widths 3°, 1.5° and 0.75°
  • 6000 m depth rating (837AXi 165 kHz)

Applications

Obstacle avoidance and forward-looking imaging for ROVs, AUVs and other underwater vehicles. Specifications listed are for the 837AXi 165 kHz 6000 m.

Specifications

Frequency165 kHz (nominal)
Beam widthReceive: 120° x 10°; Transmit: 120° x 10°
Effective horiz. beam width3°, 1.5°, 0.75°
Beams120, 240, 480
Depth rating6000 m

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