Description
The μPAP Precision Acoustic Positioning system operates in SSBL mode (LBL is also possible) where it measures the distance and direction to subsea transponders and computes a 3D position in local coordinates or in geographical coordinates. It offers high accuracy but is smaller, more compact and easier to install on a vessel or other surface unit than larger acoustic positioning systems. The size, weight and ease of installation makes μPAP a more flexible solution ideal for a diverse range of applications including, Aquaculture, Seabed Survey, Seabed Cleaning, Marine Research, Diving Operations, Underwater Construction, ROV Operations, Shallow Water Seismic, Shallow Water Inspection, Ocean Renewable Energy and Salt to Fresh Water Production.
Additional information
| Date of first release | 2015 |
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| Number of active elements | 9 |
| Addres | Kongsberg Maritime Strandpromenaden 50 3191 Horten Norway |
| Brand | Kongsberg Maritime |
| Outside deployment pole available | Y |
| Required roll uncertainty [deg] | 0.08 |
| Required pitch uncertainty [deg} | 0.08 |
| Motion sensors compatible to the system: | Inbuild Seatex MRU-3 |
| Real-time integration of SV-profile | Y |
| Ray tracing | Y |
| Vertical accuracy (in % of the water depth) | 0.46 |
| Horizontal accuracy (in % of the water depth) | 0.46 |
| LBL-functionality | Y |
| Multi user functionality | Y |
| Number of transponder channels | 560 |
| Focussed beam angle {degr} | 22 |
| Mounting | Portable |
| Focussed beam forming | Y |
| Angle accuracy (degr) @ 20 dB | 0.25 |
| Operation beam angle {deg} | 160 |
| Max. operation range {m} | 995 |
| Min. operation range {m} | 1 |
| Spread spectrum technology | Y |
| Frequency {kHz} | 20-30 |
| Type of system | SSBL Super Short Base Line |
| Max power consumption [W] | 350 |
| Max. external power [Voltage] | 264 |
| Min. external power [Voltage] | 85 |
| Height [m] | 400 |
| Diameter [mm] | 190 |
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