Description
The WBMS-series are ultra compact sonars designed specifically for use on all platforms. With low power consumption, the system may be operated for a full day on a single battery. NORBIT’s wideband multibeam technology allows long range real-time data collection, whilst simultaneously achieving high range resolution.
Glacier fronts imaging in the Arctic
Deep water/Complex bottom. The Dalles Survey
Additional information
| Date of first release | 2011 |
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| Explanation of SV-profile application process | 3rd Party Software (QINSy, Hypack, PDS2000, etc.) |
| Max. swath width [m] | 400 |
| Equal footprint spacing | Y |
| Max. number of points per ping for side scan operation | 1024 |
| RMS of nadir depth measurement [m] | 0.03 |
| Intended S44 order | Special |
| Max. survey speed for specified RMS [kt] | 8 |
| Real-time correction of refraction at transducer head | Y |
| Real-time integration of SV-profile | Y |
| Motion sensors compatible to the system | All types |
| Footprint at max. horizontal range [m] | 6.3 |
| Required pitch uncertainty [deg] | 0.02 |
| Required roll uncertainty [deg] | 0.02 |
| Required heave uncertainty [m] | 0.05 |
| Compatible software | Hypack, QPS, EIVA, MB-System, Triton, PDS2000 and others |
| Compatible hardware | All mounting arrangements. |
| Real-time access procedure | NORBIT user interface via LAN to topside unit, All processing occurs within sonar head so any computer may visualize/receive data from LAN connection. |
| Distinguishable features | Curved array, compact, integrated, turn-key |
| Brand | NORBIT Subsea |
| Addres | NORBIT Subsea Stiklestadveien 1 7041 Trondheim Norway |
| Smallest identifiable cube [m3] | 0.5 |
| Footprint in nadir direction [m] | 0.785 |
| Mounting | Hull mounted & Portable |
| Min. frequency [kHz] | 360 |
| Retractable | Y |
| Length [m] | 0.2 |
| Width [m] | 0.236 |
| Height [m] | 0.154 |
| Min. external power [V] | 10 |
| Max. external power [V] | 29 |
| Max. power consumption [W] | 28 |
| Type of system | Multibeam |
| Bottom Detection Method | Amplitude/Phase/Blend |
| Max. frequency [kHz] | 440 |
| Number of selectable frequencies | 81 |
| Min. depth [m] | 0.2 |
| Max. depth [m] | 275 |
| Depth resolution [mm] | 10 |
| Max. Slant Range [m] | 275 |
| Max. swath as a function of depth | 210 |
| Max. measurements per ping | 512 |
| Ping frequency [Hz] | 50 |
| Min. beam width across track [deg] | 0.9 |
| Min. beam width along track [deg] | 1.9 |
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