Side Scan Sonar
A side scan sonar is a type of imaging sonar that allows you to quickly collect imager of the underwater floor to map large areas. The side scan transducers have a narrow, tall beam shape so that when they're mounted to either side of the boat the have a full 180 degree view under the boat.
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This kind of data collection can be used in an exploratory way or through aggregate mapping. This can be used for search and rescue or more traditional mapping endeavors. A side scan is a highly flexible tool that your USV should be employing today!
Cerulean Omniscan 450
This sonar seamlessly integrates with the BlueBoat to provide side scan sonar imaging to help you locate and identify underwater objects and map the seafloor. It comes ready-to-use on the BlueBoat and uses the Cerulean SonarView application in BlueOS for real time data visualization.
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This side scan sonar uses a 450kHz tranducer which provieds a 150m range with detailed resolution​​
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