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Carbon Fibre Mounting Pole (PORTUS)

Portable carbon fibre sonar mounting pole for NORBIT sonars on small vessels and vessels of opportunity; fits a single airline check-in case.

Description

PORTUS is a portable carbon fibre sonar mounting pole designed for NORBIT integrated sonar systems. It is used for hydrographic surveys on small vessels and vessels of opportunity without permanent installation. The complete system fits into a single airline check-in case, with a total transport weight of 27 kg (60 lbs).

Key features

  • Multi-directional carbon fibre structure for stable multibeam data at survey speeds up to 8 knots with the pole fully extended
  • 3-position telescopic mast with fixed, known offsets for repeatable patch-test alignment
  • Corrosion resistance and collision kick-up
  • Built-in cable management
  • Kit weight 18.6 kg (41 lbs) plus 8.6 kg (19 lbs) case

Applications

  • Temporary multibeam installations on small survey boats and vessels of opportunity

Specifications

Transport weight27 kg (60 lbs)
Kit weight18.6 kg (41 lbs)
Case weight8.6 kg (19 lbs)
Max survey speed (fully extended)8 knots

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