As an option MB2 can be supplied with an integrated IMU and GPS heading system as well as an integrated real-time SVP sensor to simplify installation and calibration, making the MB2 perfect for use on vessels of opportunity, small survey launches, and ASVs. MB2 features a dedicated cylindrical transmit array and broad range of sounding frequencies improving on the performance of the MB1 by offering a wider coverage and narrower acoustic beam. Using both amplitude and phase bottom detection, the MB2 is capable of sounding a swath of up to 140° in up to 110m water depth. With 24 bit raw data, both water column and seabed information can be collected within the controller software. The Real Time Appliance (RTA) synchronizes all of the sensors with accuracy better than 0.1ms.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency (KHz) User selectable, 200 - 460
Swath width User selectable, 10° - 140°
Acoustic beam width Along track 1.8° x 1.8° across track
Range resolution (cm) 2
Pulse width User selectable, optionally tied to range
A/D 24 bit
Maximum ping rate 60Hz
Number of beams User selectable, 10-256
Maximum sounding depth (Nadir) 200m
Bottom detection method Amplitude and phase
Data products Bathymetry, water column backscatter, snippets, sidescan, real time uncertainty
Dimensions (head) 267mm (10.51in) L, 152mm (5.98in) W, 206mm (8.10in) H Dimensions (RTA) 286mm (11.25in) L, 260mm (10.25in) W, 140mm (5.50in) H
Weight in air 11.0kg/24.3lb sonar head only 12.0kg/26.5lb with SVP 70
Weight in water 4.1kg/9.0lb sonar head only 4.8kg/10.6lb with SVP 70
attached
Power requirement 12-30VDC, 15W-30W depending on the option
Maximum deployment depth 100m
MB2 Sonar operating temperature -5 to +35°C
Environmental MB2 Sonar storage temperature -20 to +55°C
RTA operating temperature -5 to +50°C
RTA storage temperature -20 to +65°C
Phase and amplitude detection
Real time roll raw data and stabilization
Software included allowing setup, control, replay of raw data, Included features and full data quality monitoring
ser-defined beam distribution - equidistant or equiangular Ping rates up to 60Hz