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What sonar is most suited to your needs?

We offer 4 systems, each with different beamwidth and range plus features that allow you to create your customized solution.
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Multibeam Echosounder

Elegantly simple while technologically advanced portfolio. Four systems differentiated by beamwidth and range.

Sonic 2024

Sonic 2022

Sonic 2020

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Optional Technical Modes

You have the option to upgrade your MBES with up to 8 technical modes, making this the most versatile multibeam echosounder in the market.
Ultra High Density (UHD)
Ultra High Resolution (UHR)
Pipeline Mode
TruePix™ Compressed Water Column
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Vehicle Configurations

Sonic series can easily be integrated in all types of platforms

AUV

ROV

ASV/USV

Small Vessel

Surface Vessel

Large Vessel

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Featured Applications

Dredging

Dredgers must perform surveys in advance of any project to determine its size and scope. MBES systems are critical for evaluating the consistency of the river or seabed floor, and determining its mix of types of sediment.

Quay Walls / Vertical Structures

Quay wall and vertical structures must be planned and evaluated as they are built, inspected upon completion, and must undergo regular inspection and preventative maintenance.

Pipeline Inspections

Pipelines must be planned and evaluated as they are being installed, inspected upon completion, and undergo regular inspection, preventative maintenance, and any repair projects.
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Why R2Sonic?

R2Sonic Advantages

Support is Available 24/7/365

We minimize downtime. Our engineers do the repairs and maintenance.

Training

R2Sonic technical experts provide in-class theory and hands-on demonstration.

Best Resolution

Greatest resolution available in the market with the MBES Sonic 2024: 0.3° x 0.6°.
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FAQs & Training

Want to learn more?

Engineers and hydrographic surveyors at R2Sonic give you additional insights into how a MBES works as well as tips and recommendations on how to best operate it.
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  • All underwater acoustic devices use Time Variable Gain (TVG). Put simply, TVG is the gain in the receive cycle. TVG increases as the time increases in the receive cycle.
      1. The first acoustic returns, usually from the nadir region, are the strongest and need the least amount of gain.
      2. Acoustic returns that arrive later in the receive cycle require more gain.
      3. Therefore the gain increases during the receive period.
    Absorption is frequency, temperature and salinity dependent, and increases if any of these factors increase. There is an inbuilt calculator for absorption, or the user can refer to the table in the Operation Manual. Spreading loss is only dependent on the range from the sonar head; the deeper the water, the more the spreading loss.
    1. The R2Sonic wedge feature is built into the Sonic Control interface (window). The wedge feature is comprised of two straight lines and an arc that connects the two straight legs. 
    2. The straight legs represent the Slant Range set by the Range setting.
    3. If the bottom return ‘dots’ are above the meeting point of the straight legs with the arc (the upper portion of the wedge display), the correct range is set.
    4. If the bottom is mostly flat (not sloping) and there is no interference, the Sonic Control RangeTrac™  feature will automatically set the optimum range.
    1. Go to Settings -> Sensor settings.
    2. Data can be input via serial or Ethernet; select the correct interface.
    3. If data are brought in via serial, set the correct baud rate and the other parameters.
    4. If data are brought in via Ethernet; IP and Subnet mask must be chosen so that they will work with the sonar’s network. This means that, if using the default network settings for the sonar, then the auxiliary sensor’s Subnet must be 255.0.0.0 and the IP address must start with 10.xxx.xxx.xxx.
    5. Communication will be indicated by the SIM’s LEDs and, in Sonic Control, in the lower left.
Timeline

Innovation

  • 2009
    Sonic 2024 & SIM
  • 2010
    Sonic 2022
  • 2012
    TruePix™ & Water Column & UHR
  • 2013
    Sonic 2020
  • 2014
    SIMINS & I2NS
  • 2015
    Sonic 2026
  • 2016
    UHR for Sonic 2020
  • 2017
    UHD & Multifrequency

  • Case Study

    Port of London Authority (PLA)

    R2Sonic customer service provides confidence and peace of mind
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    Bottom Characterization

    R2Sonic multifrequency mode has become critical for bottom characterization research, and R2Sonic has made it easier on scientists by lending MBES for free
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    R2Sonic Challenges

    At R2Sonic, we don’t just build the best MBES systems, we are dedicated to finding new underwater mapping capabilities and constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation.
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  • “The Sonic 2022 is user friendly and provides flexible integration with ancillary sensors and software; coupled with high quality bathymetric output, this system provides a very robust solution for all hydrographic applications across its operating spectrum.”
    — Michel C. Goguen, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Central & Artic Region, Canada
  • “The Sonic Wideband Multibeam systems have proven to be exceptional assets for our offshore operations. We are replacing our shallow water Multibeam inventory with Sonic systems resulting in higher performance with significant reduction in acquisition, maintenance and inventory costs.”
    — Pietro Basciano, Director, Geological Assistance & Services, Italy
  • “The Sonic 2024 wideband multibeam echosounder was quick and simple to integrate into our AUVs and aong with the accuracy and stability of an AUV platform produced excellent results.  The ease of integration, reliability, quality and resolution, increased useable swath coverage and low power consumption makes the system a suitable replacement for ageing AUV multibeam systems”
    — Paul Nicholson, Geosurvey Manager, De Beers Marine, South Africa