ISP360 Profiling Sonar

The ISP360 is a high-performance mechanically scanned profiling sonar that establishes a new standard in measurement precision and range capability for underwater survey and inspection. Highly compact and power efficient, the ISP360 is designed for robust operation on various subsea platforms.

Precision and Capability

• Exceptional Accuracy: The ISP360 achieves a phenomenal 0.35 mm timing accuracy, delivering the high-resolution data necessary for detailed metrology and object inspection.

• Extended Range: It boasts an impressive 80-meter range capability, allowing for efficient surveying of expansive underwater environments and deep-water targets.

• High Acoustic Resolution: The sonar operates with a 1°/2° Acoustic Angular Resolution. This results in a very narrow, focused conical acoustic beam that is ideal for taking precise ‘slices’ of the surroundings.

Functionality and Data Output

The ISP360 is distinct from traditional imaging sonars. It is specifically designed to collect precise range measurements across a scanned area, rather than wide-area imagery.

• Profiling Output: It provides sonar imagery with highly accurate profiler points overlaid on top, giving users both visual context and precise measurement data.

• 3D Point Cloud Generation: As the ISP360 is moved through the water, these precise range measurements are digitally stacked together , enabling the creation of detailed, high-resolution 3D point clouds of the underwater environment.

Rugged Design and Versatility

• Deep-Sea Reliability: The unit is depth rated to 4,000 meters/ 13,123 feet, making it suitable for the most challenging deep-water applications.

• Durable Construction: It is housed in Titanium to ensure durability and provide many years of reliable operation in corrosive marine environments.

• Flexible Signaling: The ISP360 is acoustically versatile, operating over the frequency range of 650 kHz to 1.25 MHz. It supports multiple advanced signaling schemes:

  • Continuous Wave (CW)

  • Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse (CHIRP)

  • Impact Subsea Signaling Scheme (IS3)

• System Integration: The sonar includes the option for Integrated Pitch & Roll sensors, simplifying installation and providing real-time data for orientation correction, which further enhances measurement precision.