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TODAY.
Ultra-High Resolution Interferometic Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Until recently, sidescan sonars and multibeam echo-sounders have been the leading technology for detailed mapping
and imaging of the seabed. However, a new technology called Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) provides ultra-high image
resolution combined with very efficient area survey coverage.
SAS was initially developed for demanding military applications such as naval mine detection and classification. As SAS
technology becomes more affordable, it will find increasing use in civilian markets and become a valuable supplement
to, and in some cases, a replacement for existing sonar technology.
See More Depth, Detail and Definition
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (InSAS) overcomes the resolution, range and operational limitations of
conventional sonar technology. InSAS offers the best of both worlds by synchronizing high resolution seabed imagery
with precise 3D bathymetry. Two vertically separated sonar receiver arrays enable production of detailed bathymetric
maps co-registered with the SAS imagery. This allows bathymetric measurement out to full range, and thus significantly
faster mapping operations.
Kraken’s AquaPix® delivers picture-perfect seabed images with unprecedented image resolution and detail. The system
leverages the sophisticated signal processing capabilities and unique imaging technologies contained in Kraken's
revolutionary INSIGHT™ software for SAS image processing. The software quickly and consistently delivers images with
exceptional resolution and detail that improve accuracy and increase confidence in decision-making. Precision sonar
imaging techniques sharpen detail and enhance the shadow definition of underwater objects. This helps separate
crucial information from clutter and noise for a more accurate representation of seabed imagery.
AquaPix® utilizes military-proven SAS algorithms and robust sonar design to provide an unparalleled level of image
uniformity and detail. It’s a complete system solution that provides cost-effective and ultra-high resolution imagery ideal
for naval mine countermeasures, hydrographic survey, subsea surveillance of strategic assets, habitat mapping, cable
and pipeline route survey and a wide variety of other seabed imaging applications.
In 1969, twenty Volvo bodies intended for the Volvo
manufacturing plant in Halifax incurred severe water
damage in transit across the Atlantic Ocean. With
permission, the vehicles were dumped into the Bedford
Basin, where they sit today in 65 metres water depth. This
image was produced by the AquaPix® during sea trials with
Defence Research Development Canada in August, 2012.
Dual-sided INSAS1 system
Port RX Array - Upper
Port RX Array - Lower
System Components
Port TX Array
Electronics Pressure Housing
INSAS1 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency
Swath
Single-sided range:
Dual-sided ACR:
Resolution Along track SAS:
SAS bathymetry:
SAS bathymetry vertical accuracy
SAS robustness against sway
Max crab angle
Pulse bandwidth
Pulse type
Total system power
SAS processing
Embedded SAS processing power
* Option as of Q3 2012
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Features
200kHz to 400kHz
132.5m at 3 knots (max range)
1 km^2 per hour (no gap fill, two pass)
2.5cm unshaded, 3cm shaded
25cm (along track/across track)
5cm
±10m
20°
50kHz
Linear FM
90W
Real time on GPU*
45W (estimated)
Ultra-high resolution - 3cm along and across track
Swath widths of up to 600m – 15x sonar altitude
Superior area coverage rate
No beam distortion over the whole range
Low to high speed operation
Shallow water to full ocean depth (option)
Co-registered imagery and 3D bathymetry
No need for expensive inertial navigation system
for SAS image processing
• Advanced transducer design mitigates
multipath in shallow water
• Very tolerant of UUV yaw / crabbing action
• Modular design integrates to AUV, ROV, ROTV and towfish
INSAS1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Size
Weight
Tx Array:
Rx Array:
Pod:
Tx Array:
Rx Array:
Pod:
Depth
Temperature Swath
Internal HDD capacity
Data rate, 128 channel system
Pod cable bulkhead connector
Data connection to pod
Power supply
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Benefits
204mm length x 57mm depth x 100mm
536mm length x 60mm depth x 95mm
0.9m length x 0.1m external diameter
1.88kg in air, 0.64kg equiv. in water
6.4kg in air, 3.04kg equiv. in water
9.4kg in air, 1.83kg equiv. in water
300m; Full ocean depth optional
-5°C to +40°C
500 GBytes, solid state
24 Mbytes per sec
MCBH-12-MP (Power & Ethernet)
Gigabit Ethernet, all 4 pairs
24VDC, 125W peak power
Low cost and high quality seabed pixels
Superior image resolution and area coverage rate
High speed collection of geo-referenced data
Compliant to IHO SP44 hydrographic survey standard
Interfaces to 3rd party visualization software
SAS image processing operates 2x real-time
Enables in-stride ATR for enhanced performance
Robust sonar design uses latest technologies
Easy to mobilize, deploy, use and maintain
High-volume data capture rates for shorter survey
times and greater productivity
Seeing With Sound®
Kraken Sonar Systems Inc. is a marine technology company engaged in the design and development of high
performance imaging sonars and acoustic sensors for military and commercial applications. We're leading
developers of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), an advanced sonar technology used for ultra-high resolution seabed
imaging. SAS - which is closely related to synthetic aperture radar and medical ultrasound - is recognized as one of
the most significant advances in ocean systems engineering in recent times. Synthetic Aperture Sonar technology is
also well suited for interferometric processing, facilitating very high resolution imaging and 3D bathymetry imaging
from the same sensor.
Our award-winning AquaPix® system is the world’s most technologically advanced and competitively priced
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar. AquaPix® sets a new standard for high-speed, ultra-high resolution
seabed imaging.
TYPICAL
CONFIGURATIONS
Operating Speed
Range
Swath
Area Coverage Rate
(Without Gap Filler)
InSAS1
3 kts
132.5m
265m
1 km2/h
InSAS2
3 kts
265m
530m
2.1 km2/h
InSAS3
6 / 8 kts
200 / 150m
400/300m
3.2 km2/h
InSAS4
10 /15 kts
160/105m
320/210m
4.2 km2/h
Dimensions (cm), Transmitter Module: 20.4W x 10.0H x 5.7D, Receive Module: 56.4W x 9.5H x 6.0D Sonar Electronics Pod: 90.0L x 10.0 Diameter
AquaPix INSAS2
integrated into an ECA Robotics Alister 18
Kraken Sonar Systems Inc.
50 Harbour Drive
St. John’s, NL A1C 6J4
CANADA
709.757.5757
709.757.5858
info@krakensonar.com
AquaPix INSAS2
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