NORBIT Subsea Case Studies

NORBIT Subsea

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

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WBMS X

Bathymetric Sonar System with Ultimate Flexibility

NORBIT’s newest addition to our multibeam sonar family this ultra-compact, high-resolution bathymetric system designed for Versatile Surveying.
Offering precision and adaptability, this cutting-edge, ultra-compact multibeam sonar system delivers high-resolution bathymetric data tailored to your unique survey needs. Built on a modular platform, it offers unmatched flexibility and can be customized for any operational environment, ensuring optimal performance in hydrographic surveys, marine exploration, and underwater mapping includes SBG and Applanix GNSS/INS integration options.

Software upgrade options:

Pitch Stabilisation: Real-time compensation for vessel pitch to ensure even sounding density in dynamic conditions

1024 Beams: Increase sounding density across track

Yaw Stabilisation: Real-time compensation for vessel yaw to ensureeven sounding density in dynamic conditions

1.9 deg Version Opening angles: 0.9° X 1.9°@400kHz

Dual Swath: Doubles survey sounding density along track by transmitting two swaths per ping cycle

STX –Scanning: Rapid electronic transmit beam scanning to combine proven 2D bathymetry into 3D georeferenced bathymetry.

Data Acquisition & Post Processing: HYPACK, QPS, BeamworX, DCT, EIVA, and others 

Backscattering Strength Output: BSO provides fully repeatable backscatter results, as well as compatibility with physical models. For seafloor and habitat classification.

Pipeline Mode: Optimised transmit pulse settings and beam distribution for pipeline detection

Hardware Options:

  • Pole Mount: NORBIT Carbon fibre mounting pole (PORTUS).
  • Housing: Titanium housing
  • Cable Length: 2m, 8m or 25m (For longer cables, please contact subsea sales)
  • Fairing: For extra protection and improved flow dynamics
  • Dual Head option available: -Please contact NORBIT Subsea sales

Applications:

✓Coastal Zone and Offshore Bathymetry

✓Harbor and Lake Surveys

✓Pipeline Surveys

✓USV & UUV Ready

✓Dredging

✓Pond, River and Estuary Surveys

✓Windfarm Surveys