Acoustic Positioning

LBL, USBL and LUSBL

Whether you are tracking an ROV, positioning a vessel or installing a subsea template in several thousand metres, Sonardyne's low risk acoustic positioning systems provide users with the highest levels of performance and reliability.

All systems are based upon core acoustic positioning principles; Long BaseLine (LBL), Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) and integrated Long and Ultra-Short BaseLine (LUSBL). Each method offers different levels of positioning accuracy, range and operational benefits. Choose an LBL system for ultimate precision independent of water depth; a USBL system for fast and efficient tracking and highly repeatable vessel positioning; or an LUSBL solution for complex deep water operations requiring equipment and positioning range redundancy.

Fusion 6G Long Baseline Positioning System

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Faster setup using new telemetry commands; Data storage and retrieval in Compatt 6 such as installed array co-ordinates; Real time signal diagnostics for critical application QC; Faster to calibrate using simultaneous baseline calibration; 600+ non-interfering unique addresses for field-wide simultaneous operations; Compatible with previous generation Sonardyne hardware
Brochure: Fusion 6G; Fusion 6G (Digital Version)
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Ranger 2 USBL Tracking System

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Simple, intuitive software; Tracks an unlimited number of targets;ROVs, towfish, AUVs; Operating range beyond 6,000 metres; 0.1% system accuracy when optimised; Up to 1 second position updates; Supports standard DP telegrams; Automated setup reduces delays; Easy to use software
Brochure: Ranger 2; Ranger 2 (Digital Version)
Product Guide: USBL Systems
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Marksman LUSBL Positioning System

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Highly repeatable DP position reference; Can be configured for DP2 and DP3 class vessels; Dual independent and dual redundant equipment configurations available; Fully automated system setup; Up to 1Hz position updates; Easy to use, software user interface; Compatible with Sonardyne’s acoustically aided inertial navigation technology
Brochure: Marksman; Marksman (Digital Version)
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TZ / Ocean Bottom Cable Positoning System

Key Features: Proven performance and reliability; Long equipment battery life; Scalable for both small and large surveys; Uses low cost transponders; Operational in 1 to 500 metres water depth; Acoustic capacity to position 3600 unique hydrophone ground stations in real-time; No connection to the seismic cable required; Full integration with automated asset tracking system
Brochure: TZ/OCB Positioning; TZ/OCB Positioning (Digital Version)
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Scout USBL Tracking System

Features & Benefits: Specifically designed for tracking ROVs, divers and towfish within inshore or coastal waters; Complete easy to use system; all sensors, hardware and software provided; Affordable, high accuracy positioning performance; Three versions available; Scout, Scout Plus and Scout-Pro; Compact, portable and quick to install; Easy upgrade path to Ranger and Fusion deep water USBL systems
Brochure: Scout USBL (PDF); Scout USBL (Digital Version)
Product Guide: USBL Systems
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Prospector LBL

Features & Benefits: Low cost system; Quick to deploy; Easy to calibrate; Highly accurate; Compatible with the Coastal Acoustics range of low cost positioning systems, release transponders and Scout USBL tracking system

SIPS 2 Streamer Positioning System

Key Features: Scalable system for both small and large arrays; Positioning capacity for up to 20 long, wide streamers; Accurate positioning down the entire length of each streamer; Proven performance and reliability; Multiple signal modulation modes to suit operating conditions; High immunity to bottom and surface bounce; Long equipment battery life; Full integration with automated asset tracking system
Brochure: SIPS 2; SIPS 2 (Digital Version)
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Ranger 1 USBL Tracking System

Key Features: Simple, intuitive software; Available in 2 versions; Standard and Pro; Operating range beyond 6,000 metres; Interfaces to most makes of DP system; 1 second update rate independent of water depth; High accuracy; Automated setup reduces delays; Supports iUSBL operations
Brochure: Ranger 1
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Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Handheld battery powered highly portable design; Splash-proof and rugged; Sunlight readable display; Multi-band operation; LMF, MF and HMF; Automatically discovers the acoustic address of the instrument; Back deck testing of sensors, acoustic levels, release mechanism, battery pack capacity etc; Simple to use software automatically synchronises when connected via Bluetooth, USB or Serial; Automatic instrument configuration based on the Unique ID of the transponder ensuring only the correct configuration is downloaded; Simple transponder configuration based on the application, water depth and baseline range; GPS time synchronisation; Serial test capability via standard interface test leads; Configuration export to other Sonardyne systems; Test report generated for audit trail
Datasheet: iWAND

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