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DT-X SUB Autonomous Submersible Scientific Echosounder

Product Features

BioSonics Autonomous Echo Sounder for Ocean Observatory

Depth rated pressure housing
Multi-frequency, multi-channel transducer configurations for species identification
38, 70, 120, 200, 420, 1000 kHz split beam and single beam
Simultaneous transmission an all frequencies
Battery operated; Programmable duty cycle for power conservation
All data automatically logged -terabyte data storage capacity
Compatible with non-continuous power supplies, automated shutdown and reboot based on power availability
Side-looking, up-looking, or down-looking configurations for complete vertical and horizontal water column coverage.
Integrated transducer orientation sensor (pitch and roll) included for verification of transducer aim
Automatic target detection
Low bandwidth data summary reports sent over acoustic modem satellite networks
Integrated pan & tilt system for programmable sector scanning
Automated reporting; target strength, echo counting, echo integration, SV, 3-D fish and marine mammal tracking
Raw data storage for post processing ; Echoview, Sonar5, BioSonics

DESCRIPTION

DT-X SUB Autonomous Submersible Scientific Echosounder The DT-X SUB is a completely self-contained echosounder solution for autonomous deployments where cabling to the surface may be cost-prohibitive or impractical. DT-X scientific echosounder technology is packaged in a pressure rated housing that is adaptable for deployment via AUV, ROV, or seafloor observatory platform.

Applications:

Long-term, self-contained, autonomous deployments
Seabed mount, mid-water mooring, surface buoy
Modular OEM integration with AUV, ASV, ROV platforms
Biological ocean observation
Fish size, distribution and abundance
Marine mammal detection
Plankton distribution and vertical migration
School detection and single target detection

DT-X SUB AUTONOMOUS SUBMERSIBLE ECHOSOUNDER

FEATURES

Dimensions

Housing: 10” diameter x 22” length
Digital transducer:
- 7.2” diameter x 6.25” (200, 420 kHz)
- 10.3” diameter x 8.5” (38, 70, & 120 kHz)

Power System

External Battery, 11-24 Volts DC
SMART power control eliminates surges and ensures safe shut-down when power is low and reboot only after recharge

Communication and Data Storage

High-capacity storage drives
USB and Ethernet ports for echosounder configuration and data retrieval
Integrated data storage and power management system

Echosounder Unit

Fully programmable
Self diagnosis and calibration on start-up
Fully selectable configuration options
Integrated orientation sensor
Programmable duty cycle

Transducer Options

Scientific split beam technology
Wide range of standard frequencies for numerous fisheries and habitat assessment applications; 38, 70,120, 200, 420, &1000 kHz
Ultra-low side lobes to -35 dB
Multiple frequencies from a single echosounder