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Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
EchoNIMBUS-MBES multibeam echosounder payload
EchoNIMBUS-MBES multibeam echosounder payload
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
EchoNIMBUS-MBES multibeam echosounder payload
EchoNIMBUS-MBES multibeam echosounder payload
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES
Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES

SKU:IS-ECHONIMBUS-MBES

by: SPH Engineering

EchoNIMBUS-MBES payload includes:

  • Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES sensor head
  • Cerulean Bar30 depth/pressure sensor
  • Foldable mount with housing/fairing for MBES
  • Data cable with connector for SkyHub onboard computer
  • Transport case

Surveyor 240-16 is a 240 kHz multibeam echo sounder (MBES). It has a transmit beam approximately 4 degrees along track, 80 degrees cross track, and a 16-element receive array.

Surveyor 240-16 utilizes an angle-of-arrival estimation algorithm to measure cross track location of specific acoustic reflectors well in excess of the accuracy achievable with conventional beam-forming techniques. Thus, although the effective cross track beam width with conventional beam forming is about 7 degrees, Surveyor can resolve angle of arrival to less than one degree.

Depending on the range and acoustic properties of the bottom, Surveyor typically identifies 10-15 acoustic targets across track within a swath width of 80 degrees. The position and depth of these targets are then accurately calculated by range and angle of arrival.

Surveyor includes a built-in IMU for pitch and roll. Heading and coordinates for data geotagging are coming from the drone.

Comes with an Ethernet interface and connector for SkyHub.

Please note that additional components and software must be purchased to use this sensor with drones. A complete set of required items will be proposed when you request the quote.

Applications

  • Water Depth Mapping (Bathymetry)
  • Dredging Planning & Monitoring
  • Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Monitoring
  • Wastewater & Stormwater Surveying
  • Hydrology

Documentation

Technical Information

Technical Specifications

Sensor

Surveyor 240-16

Type

MBES (multibeam echosounder)

Acoustic frequency, kHz

240 kHz

Measurement range, m

0.5 … 50m

Beam width

1° (angle of arrival)

Along track TX beam width

4°

Cross track TX beam width

80°

RX array # elements

16

Cross track beam width

7° (conventional beamforming)

Cross track angular resolution

1° (angle of arrival)

Range resolution

0.5% of range setting

Accuracy

Suitable for sediment measurements

NO

Integrated tilt/roll sensor

YES

Integrated temperature sensor

YES

Supported Drones

DJI M400/M350 RTK/M300 RTK
or Pixhawk/Cube based drones of comparable size

Mechanical

Cable length

n/a

Weight of the echo sounder (in the air), kg

1.8 kg (including foldable mounting)

Weight of all components (in the air), kg (sensor, SkyHub, altimeter, housing, cables, mountings)

2.4 kg

Delivery Information

What's in the Kit

What's in the Kit

  • Cerulean Surveyor 240-16 MBES sensor head
  • Cerulean Bar30 depth/pressure sensor
  • Foldable mount with housing/fairing for MBES
  • Data cable with connector for SkyHub onboard computer
  • Transport case

Size (L x W x H)

121 x 46 x 17 cm

Weight

11.5 kg

Delivery time

4 weeks

HS Code

90158040

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