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June 4, 2004 EDGETECH to exhibit
new system at Undersea Defense Technology (UDT) 2004.
EdgeTech Marine will be exhibiting their new 4400-SAS
Side Scan Sonar System, the first commercially available and operational
Synthetic Aperture Side Scan Sonar. The 4400-SAS System is designed
for installation on a towed body, AUV or ROV and is specifically
manufactured to obtain high-resolution images at long ranges. The
SAS sonar is a 120 kHz version with 6 (six) 20 cm. sub-elements
in each array. Along track resolution is 10 cm., independent of
range. These technical specifications make the 4400-SAS System ideal
for Mine Countermeasure (MCM) type surveys, in addition to other
applications which require high resolution at long range.
Along with the 4400-SAS System, EdgeTech will also be exhibiting
their 4300-MPX Side Scan Sonar System. This is a revolutionary system
capable of placing multiple sound pulses in the water simultaneously,
making it "the industry's first affordable high-resolution,
high speed side scan sonar system." As a result, the system
can perform surveys at speeds four times greater than conventional
sonar or get four times as many pings on a target at the same speed.
The 4300-MPX also offers superior data, with an improved resolution
of 40% over conventional sonars at long range through the use of
Dynamic Aperture Processing (DAP). The 4300-MPX is available in
a towed body or for installation on an AUV or ROV with two frequencies;
270 or 410 kHz. The 4300-MPX is frequently used for mine detection
due to its superior resolution and fast survey speeds.
EdgeTech develops and manufactures side scan sonar, sub-bottom
profilers, integrated and customized sonar systems, all of which
can be deployed in a towed, AUV or ROV configuration. It is this
versatility along with a series of specialized proprietary techniques
and a COTs mindset that puts EdgeTech at the forefront of underwater
imaging. In response to the military need for better resolution
at range for a variety of applications, EdgeTech has developed the
MultiPing and Dynamically Focused sonar techniques. The company
has also implemented Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) processing through
a joint venture with Dynamics Technology, Inc. (DTI). These techniques
are incorporated in a number of application specific products that
have been delivered to military agencies around the globe, most
typically to be used for Mine Countermeasure (MCM) type surveys.
For further information on all of EdgeTech Marine's systems, visit
them at Stand 109.
Click to visit the 4300-MPX
or 4400-SAS
pages.
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