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Ping Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder
Specifications
- Frequency k hz
- 115
- Weight in air g
- 133
- Minimum range m
- 0.5
- Weight in water g
- 55
- Pressure rating m
- 300
- Beamwidth degrees
- 30
- Temperature range c
- 0-30
- Typical usable range m
- 50
- Absolute maximum range m
- 70
- Range resolution at2m (cm)
- 1
- Range resolution at50m (cm)
- 25
- Range resolution percent
- 0.5
Overview
The Ping Sonar is a single-beam underwater echosounder payload for ROVs measuring distances up to 50 meters. It enables Auto-Altitude control mode to maintain constant distance from the seafloor during depth changes. Features 115 kHz frequency, 30-degree beamwidth, and advanced bottom-tracking algorithms for robust underwater navigation and obstacle avoidance.
Key features
- ▸Single beam echosounder measuring distances up to 50 meters underwater
- ▸Auto-Altitude control mode maintains constant distance to seabed during depth changes
- ▸115 kHz transducer frequency avoids interference with boat echo sounders
- ▸30-degree beamwidth robust against uneven seafloor with obstacles
- ▸Advanced bottom-tracking algorithm handles complex multi-echo situations
- ▸Minimum range 0.5 meters, range resolution 25 cm at 50 m depth
- ▸Lightweight design: 133 g in air, 55 g in water with cable
- ▸Pressure rated to 300 meters depth, operating temperature 0-30°C