Impact Subsea, a leading manufacturer of underwater sensors, is proud to announce the launch of its newest sensor, the ISP360 Profiling Sonar with IS3 acoustic signalling technology.

The ISP360 is a high-performance profiling sonar that sets a new standard in measurement precision and range capability.

A highly compact and power efficient 1° profiling sonar, with up to 80 meters range and a 0.35mm range accuracy. The ISP360 can be operated in profiling or imaging modes.

Acoustically the ISP360 can operate over the frequency range of 600kHz to 1,250kHz using Continuous Wave (CW), Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse (CHIRP) or the Impact Subsea Signalling Standard (IS3).

IS3 signalling uses advanced phase modulation and coding techniques to provide the range resolution benefits of CHIRP, but without the angular distortion inherent in CHIRP signalling. Critically IS3 also allows multiple ISP360 profilers to operate at the same frequency with significantly reduced interference. This removes the requirement for ‘ping syncing’ traditionally required for multiple mechanically scanned profilers – enabling much faster scanning capability when using multiple profilers and thus decreased survey times.

“We are excited to introduce the ISP360 Profiling Sonar to the market,” said Ben Grant, Managing Director of Impact Subsea. The ISP360 is a game-changer for underwater profiling and positioning.”

“With integrated IS3 signalling technology coupled with a highly sensitive broadband composite transducer, the ISP360 delivers unparalleled accuracy for sonar profiling with optional pitch and roll, all from a single device.”

Below is example imagery and profiling data from the ISP360 Profiling Sonar:

The ISP360 offers a number of key features and benefits, including:

• 1° acoustic angular resolution
• 0.35mm range accuracy
• IS3 acoustic signalling for minimised noise between multiple profilers
• Optional integration of pitch and roll for even more flexibility and control
• Integration with seaView software for operation and data generation
• Software Development Kit for direct integration into third party systems

The ISP360 is perfect for a wide range of underwater applications, including:

• Pipeline profiling
• Trench profiling
• Positioning of a vehicle in a tank
• Internal pipe & tank profiling
• Asset positioning
• Bridge foundation survey

“The ISP360 is a valuable asset for anyone who needs to collect accurate and detailed data about the underwater environment,” said Ben Grant of Impact Subsea. “With its advanced features and versatility, we are confident that the ISP360 will quickly become the industry standard for mechanically scanned sonar profiling.”

If you’re looking for a powerful, all-in-one solution for your sonar profiling needs, the ISP360 is the perfect choice.