FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 5, 2004

EdgeTech introduces new combined Side Scan Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiler for small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV).

EdgeTech has added another system to its existing line of products. The new 2200-S AUV Sonar System is a combined side scan sonar and sub-bottom profiler specifically designed for small, limited power budget AUVs.

The 2200-S contains a Full Spectrum ("chirp") dual frequency 120/410 kHz side scan sonar with a swath coverage of 800+ meters. The 2200-S processor transmits long, wide bandwidth pulses that result in higher resolution images and greater Signal to Noise Ratio resulting in extended range.

In addition, the system also exhibits a 4-24 kHz Full Spectrum sub-bottom profiler with a number of selectable pulses available within that range. By changing the center frequency of the pulse it is possible to select the penetration and resolution of the sub-bottom profiler.

The 2200-S is controlled from an AUV via an Ethernet link and uses less than 30 watts of power.

The 2200-S is typically used for, but not limited to MCM (Mine Counter Measures), geo-hazard, geological/geophysical, pipeline/cable route and search surveys.

EdgeTech manufactures a variety of marine products including sub-bottom systems, combined side scan/sub-bottom systems, and modular imaging systems for deep towed, AUV, ROV and other applications utilizing Full Spectrum, multi-ping or synthetic aperture acquisition and processing techniques.

To visit the 2200-S Sonar for Small AUVs page click here.