EdgeTech USBL Brochure: A Complete Overview of all of EdgeTech’s USBL System Offerings

Product catalog summary

Overview
The document provides detailed information about the Broadband Acoustic Tracking System (BATS) by EdgeTech, a leader in underwater technology. It highlights the system's components, specifications, and performance capabilities.

Key Specifications

System Performance: The system offers high accuracy in horizontal positioning with a transponder/responder absolute accuracy of ± 0.5% RMS of slant range and repeatability accuracy of ± 0.3% RMS. It features an azimuth resolution of 0.08 degrees and slant range accuracy of ± 0.3 meters RMS.
Acoustic Coverage: The system provides ± 90 degrees coverage below the hydrophone/projector with a signal-to-noise ratio of 20 dB in the 17-30 kHz band.
Frequency and Pulse Width: The receive frequency ranges from 17 to 30 kHz, and the transmit frequency ranges from 16 to 21 kHz with various coding schemes available for pulse width.

Components and Features

Motion Reference Unit (MRU): Includes a pitch and roll sensor with static attitude RMS accuracy of 0.1 degrees and dynamic accuracy of 0.25 degrees.
Trackman Software: Provides submerged target position relative to the vessel with an easy-to-use GUI.
Integrated Positioning Software (IPS): Optional software that provides actual underwater target positions displayed graphically on a map.

Weights and Dimensions

Signal Interface Module: Dimensions are 18.9 in x 3.46 in x 20 in, weighing 21 lbs.
Hydrophone: Dimensions are 20 in x 2.9 in, weighing 10 lbs.
Cable: Length is 50 ft with a diameter of 0.5 in, weighing 8 lbs.

Surface Units and Underwater Beacons

Underwater beacons feature omnidirectional transducers with options for directional and remote head configurations. The primary subsea beacons have a range of up to 2500 meters, while range-optimized beacons extend up to 3300 meters.
Depth ratings vary from 1000m to 3000m, with frequencies ranging from 16-30 kHz. Battery life supports 5 days of listening or 20,000 interrogations.

Conclusion
EdgeTech's BATS system is designed for superior tracking and positioning, leveraging advanced technologies like CHIRP and broadband to achieve longer ranges and improved accuracies, particularly in shallow water environments.

Catalog excerpts

EdgeTech USBL Brochure: A Complete Overview of all of EdgeTech’s USBL System Offerings-1

The Leader in Underwater Technology BATS - Broadband Acoustic Tracking System Deck Cable PC With Windows Software “trackman” manager software (Sends Commands/ Receives Data) underwateR TRAcking & positioning USBL Broadband Acoustic Tracking System (BATS) BATS Processor Connector Side View RS232 Cable MRU -PITCH/ROLL & OPT heading RS232 Cable Vessel/Pole-Mounted Hydrophone/ Interrogator “IPS” software (Integrates USBL, COMPASS & DGPS Data) Responder Transducer In Nose Trackman Software • Included with every EdgeTech USBL system • Provides submerged target position relative to the vessel • Easy to use GUI software Integrated Positioning Software (IPS) (optional) • Provides actual underwater target positions – latitude, longitude, and depth • Target positions are displayed graphically on a map for the user to easily see • Combines inputs from GPS, MRU, and Trackman software Motion Reference Unit (MRU) • Pitch and roll sensor solution for the USBL system • MEMS Type sensor with static attitude RMS accuracy of .1 degrees, dynamic accuracy .25 degrees • Cost-effective Acoustic Releases | USBL | MRU | Side Scan Sonar | Sub-bottom Profilers | Bathymetry | AUV & ROV Sonars | Combined & Customized Solutions For more information please visit EdgeTech.com [email protected] | USA 1.508.291.0057 The Leader in Underwater Technology Acoustic Releases | USBL | MRU | Side Scan Sonar | Sub-bottom Profilers | Bathymetry | AUV & ROV Sonars | Combin

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ill SUPERiOR TRAOKiNG & POSiTiONiNG Since the days of ORE Offshore, EdgeTech has been known in the field of underwater positioning, tracking and navigation. In the most recent years the company has upgraded the product line with the introduction of the Broadband Acoustic Tracking System (BATS). with BATS, and the introduction of CHIRP and other Broadband technologies, we are able to achieve longer ranges and improved accuracies, while still retaining the wide beam pattern (>180 degrees) that has provided the extraordinary performance in shallow water environments for which our systems have long...

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