The Echoscope is a unique sonar device which delivers high resolution 3D underwater images in real time.
Using phased array technology the Echoscope generates over 16,000 beams simultaneously, producing instantaneous three-dimensional sonar images of both moving and stationary objects. Capable of up to 12 updates per second, the co-registered 3D imagery from each ping allows visualization of the whole scene in real time. The 3D aspect enables the high resolution visualisation to be performed from multiple perspectives.
The addition of motion sensor inputs enables the data to be positioned accurately in 3D space and adjacent pings can be used to create mosaics on-line. The resulting whole area visualisation allows for extremely rapid reconnaissance and inspection.
3D Sonar Applications include:
- Port and harbour security
- Underwater construction
- Ship hull scanning (integrity, security and customs)
- Dredging and rock dumping
- Mattress laying
- Grout bag installation
- Scour monitoring
- Search and recovery
- Inspection of bridges, dams, harbour walls
- Contraband detection
- Pipeline touchdown inspection and placement
- Obstacle avoidance
- Bathymetry
- Iceberg monitoring
- Fisheries research
- Subsea metrology