NORBIT Subsea

NORBIT Subsea specialises in ultra-compact wideband multibeam sonars for subsea and surface platforms.

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WINGHEAD i80S & i80S Long Range

The NORBIT WINGHEAD i80S and i80S Long Range multibeam sonars are designed to deliver exceptional performance in extreme operational environments, offering ultra-high resolution bathymetric mapping and 3D/4D data for underwater surveys.
The WINGHEAD i80S Long Range offers a range capability of up to 600m.
Featuring a compact cylindrical curved-array design, these systems are optimised for rapid mobilisation anytime, anywhere, even in challenging conditions with significant vessel motion.

Both models are built on a state-of-the-art analogue and digital platform that integrates advanced signal processing capabilities and full motion stabilisation, including roll, pitch, and yaw, ensuring the highest quality bathymetry, imagery, and backscatter data. The i80S Long Range model extends the system’s operational depth up to 600 meters, making it ideal for deep-water surveys while maintaining its high-resolution output.

NORBIT’s extensive R&D expertise has led to the development of these cutting-edge multibeam sonar systems, designed from the ground up to offer new technology solutions for a wide range of applications, from small USVs to large vessel hull mounts, providing unparalleled data accuracy in the most demanding underwater environments.

WINGHEAD i80S Long Range
Multibeam sonar

Key Features Include:

  • Ultra High Resolution: 0.5×0.9-degree beam width
  • Active Roll & Pitch Stabilization: Ensures stable, high-quality data capture in dynamic environments.
  • 80kHz Bandwidth: Delivers exceptional resolution for bathymetric mapping and imaging.
  • Comprehensive Backscatter Outputs: Supports intensity, sidescan, snippets, and water column data for enhanced underwater mapping.
  • Multidetect Technology: Improves detection of multiple objects and surfaces.
  • Pipeline Mode: Optimized for precise underwater pipeline surveys.
  • Simple Ethernet Interface: Streamlines system integration and data transmission.
  • Integrated Sound Velocity Probe: Ensures accurate, real-time corrections for sonar readings.
  • Mounting Bracket Included: Simplifies installation on various platforms.

About the NORBIT WINGHEAD “S” Sonar series

NORBIT’s WINGHEAD “S” series sonars are specifically designed for bathymetric surveys, supporting a wide range of applications from small USVs to large vessels with permanent hull mounts. The system is characterised by its small form factor, low power consumption, and seamless integration, making it ideal for use in demanding environments. Supported by NORBIT Integrated Data Acquisition Software (DCT), it ensures efficient collection and processing of bathymetric mapping data for accurate and reliable survey results.

Applications Include:

  • SV & USV Platforms
  • Offshore Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (Irm) Operations
  • Harbour; Quay Wall, Bridge and Structure Engineering Inspection Surveys
  • Wreck and Seabed Search and Investigation
  • Pond, River, Lake and Estuary Surveys
  • Coastal Surveys
  • Renewable Energy
  • Mineral and Geological Surveys

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