FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2004

EdgeTech's high-resolution, high-speed, multi-ping Side Scan Sonar System.

The EdgeTech 4300-MPX is a multi-ping, high speed, high-resolution side scan sonar system that produces superior sonar imagery. The system places multiple sound pulses in the water simultaneously and can therefore perform surveys at speeds 4 times greater than conventional side scan systems or get 4 times as many pings on a target at the same speed. The result is improved resolution of 40% over conventional sonars at long range through the use of Dynamic Aperture Processing (DAP).

The MPX’s affordable price, combined with its ability to collect side scan data at greatly increased survey speeds, provides customers with a two fold savings – both in their initial capital expenditure, as well as in an ongoing reduction in costly survey times. The MPX’s high-resolution data capability further adds to the systems diverse capabilities, and makes the system the idea tool for military mine counter measures and target identification applications.

EdgeTech 4300-MPX Key Benefits:
• Speed of Coverage: The MPX allows tow speeds 4 times faster than standard
side scan systems, with no missed data.
• High Ping Rate: The MPX provides 4 times the data density for conventional system tow speeds. This translates into better target detection and classification abilities.
• High Resolution: Dynamic Aperture Processing (DAP) beam sharpening provides improved resolution at range.
• Low Acquisition Cost: the MPX is based on standard “Chirp” sonar technology making the cost of the product much less expensive than existing high speed multibeam sonars.
• Low Life Cycle Cost: the MPX is innovative technology using much simpler electronics than comparable multibeam techniques. This translates into lower training and spares costs.

The 4300-MPX System includes EdgeTech’s 4300 Topside Processor with DISCOVER data and acquisitioning software. The MPX can also be configured for installation on an AUV or ROV. In addition to mine countermeasure surveys (MCM’s), the 4300-MPX system is also commonly used for hydrographic surveys, geophysical surveys, cable and pipeline surveys, and site selection/pre & post dredging surveys.

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