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WINGHEAD B43

Cylindrical 1,500 m depth-rated ultra-high-resolution curved-array bathymetric system for ROVs and AUVs, designed for rapid mobilisation.

Description

WINGHEAD B43 is a cylindrical, 1,500 m depth-rated, ultra-high-resolution curved-array bathymetric system designed for rapid mobilisation. The compact WINGHEAD series has low power consumption, which suits battery-powered operations on ROVs and AUVs. The system exceeds IHO Exclusive Order and USACE New Work.

Key features

  • 80 kHz bandwidth and roll stabilisation
  • Backscatter outputs and multidetect
  • Ethernet interface and integrated sound velocity probe
  • 1024 dynamically focused beams; FM and CW processing
  • Options: sound velocity profiler, permanent hull or pole mount, and 4,500 m or 6,000 m depth ratings (as WINGHEAD B44)

Applications

  • Shallow-water bathymetry
  • Pipeline and cable inspection
  • Quay wall and bridge inspection
  • Harbour and coastal surveys

Specifications

Depth rating1500 m
Bandwidth80 kHz
Beams1024 dynamically focused
InterfaceEthernet

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