Norbit Winghead B44: Subsea

NORBIT introduces the first cylindrical ultra-high resolution curved array bathymetric system, designed for rapid anywhere anytime mobilisation. The WINGHEAD series are the most compact sonars designed for use on all platforms including subsea ROVs and AUVs. With low power consumption, the system is suitable to operate from battery. NORBIT’s wideband multibeam technology facilitates long range real-time data collection and at the same time achieves high resolution data. The WINGHEAD series are the most compact sonars designed for use on all platforms including Deep-Tow, subsea ROVs and AUVs. The B44 version is specifically tailored for subsea use on vehicles.

The WINGHEAD sonars are based on a state of the art, analogue and digital platform featuring powerful signal processing capabilities, offering roll stabilised bathymetry and several types of imagery and backscatter output. With broad R&D expertise, NORBIT has developed, from the ground-up, exciting new technology that allows existing and new applications to benefit from the advantages offered by a compact wideband curved-array multibeam sonar.

Swath coverage: 5-210° Flexible Sector (Shallow Water IHO Special Order >155°).

Range resolution: 400m;10 mm acoustic

80 kHz bandwidth.

Number of beams: 256, 512, 1024 EA & ED.

Operating frequency: Nominal frequency 400 kHz (frequency agility 200-700 kHz).

Ping rate: Up to 60 Hz, adaptive.

Pipeline and cable inspection surveys

IRM surveys

Dual head ROV installation