R2 Sonic Brochure - GSE Rentals

Systems OverviewSonic ConceptThe Sonic Broadband / Wideband Multibeam Echo Soundersrepresent the latest in advanced underwater acoustictechnology.The Sonic 2024 and 2022 are the world’s first true widebandhigh resolution shallow water multibeam echo sounders. Withproven results and unmatched performance, the Sonic systemsproduce reliable and remarkably clean data with maximumuser flexibility through all range settings to 500m.The unprecedented 60 kHz signal bandwidth offers twicethe resolution of any other commercial sonar in both dataaccuracy and imagery.MotionHeadingSVPGPSWith over 20x selectable operating frequencies to chose fromwithin the 200 to 400kHz band, the user is not limited by twoor three operating frequencies and thus can trade off resolutionand range and effectively control interference from otheractive acoustic systems.In addition to selectable operating frequencies, Sonic systemsprovide variable swath coverage selections from 10° to 160°on the fly, in real-time and across all frequencies from 200to 400 kHz. The operator may also rotate the sector to preciselocation either port or starboard side of the vessel . No otherhigh resolution, high frequency sonar offers such variabilityof coverage and productivity.When a narrow sector is selected, all soundings areconcentrated within the swath for increased resolution oversmall scale bottom features. Wide swath sectors are typicallyused for general mapping or when surveying vertical surfacessuch as quays, breakwaters, dams, pilings or bridge abutmentsas the increased opening angles eliminate need to rotatethe sonar head.30°- 45° coverage, for increasedresolution over bottom featuresSonic system performance is characterized by low internalnoise, high signal dynamic range and true broad band signalprocessing that suppress multi-bounce interference atgreater beam angles.Advanced functions including equidistant beam spacing, rollstabilization and unique automated range, gate and slopetracking functions are also incorporated for both the Sonic2024 and 2022 systems, increasing system overall efficiency.160º coverage, for mapping high up vertical surfaces