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WBMS Basic (depth rated)

Lightweight wideband multibeam echo sounder with sub-centimetre range resolution and depth ratings to 6,000 m for USVs, ROVs and AUVs.

Description

The NORBIT WBMS Basic is a lightweight wideband multibeam echo sounder built for easy integration across survey platforms. Low power consumption, sub-centimetre range resolution and a compact design suit subsea operations on USVs and ROVs. It exceeds IHO Special Order, CHS Exclusive Order and USACE New Work requirements.

Key features

  • FM and CW processing; 80 kHz bandwidth
  • Backscatter outputs: intensity, sidescan, snippets and water column
  • Integrated sound speed probe and roll stabilisation
  • Options: 900 m, 4,500 m or 6,000 m depth ratings
  • 200 kHz FLS and bathy versions, AUV version and VDSL data link
  • Permanent hull or pole mount

Applications

  • Shallow-water bathymetry
  • Pipeline and cable inspection
  • Harbour and coastline surveys

Specifications

Bandwidth80 kHz
Depth rating options900 m, 4500 m or 6000 m
Range resolutionsub-centimetre

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