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March 16, 2023
Focus on what matters to you when reviewing a spec sheet
Knowledge & Training
Multibeam echosounders are defined by technical features that are specific to acoustic devices. Some of the technical terms may not initially be intuitive even to surveyors.
The objective of this document is to define each technical term to help you understand the importance and implication of each of those concepts in the context of a hydrographic survey.
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Back to ArticlesNovember 14, 2024
SONIC™ V PLUS SERIES – simple installation, superior performance
The Sonic-V PLUS multibeam echosounder is the ultimate survey value package for surface vessel applications. Everything you need comes factory fitted in a single compact case, ready to connect and get your survey underway in the fastest possible time. Available in 4 models with embedded IMU, eliminating the need for…
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March 29, 2023
1024 beams vs 1024 soundings, are they the same?
The difference lies in the data collection method: interpolated vs independent Three years ago, R2Sonic was the first MBES manufacturer to launch the “then new” technical mode Ultra High Density (UHD) which consists in collecting 1024 independent soundings, an improvement from the traditional 256 soundings. This 400% increase in number…
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March 19, 2023
MultiSpectral versus Multifrequency Backscatter: A Generational Advancement
Multibeam Backscatter is a tool used in seafloor characterization, and R2Sonic‘s recent MultiSpectral Backscatter advancement dramatically improves this process. MultiSpectral Backscatter comprises two or more frequencies collected in one-pass using an advanced sonar capable of multifrequency transmissions, either interleaved or simultaneous. MultiSpectral Backscatter should not be confused with MultiFrequency Backscatter Older sonars can collect Multifrequency Backscatter…
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