HydroChart 5000 and System 3900 Demonstrations

L-3 Klein Associates completed a week of on-water demonstrations at the US Hydro Conference held from 25th to 28th April in Tampa, FL, USA. L-3 Klein showcased tandem operation of its all-new HydroChart 5000 phase differential bathymetry sonar (PDBS) system and System 3900 search and rescue portable side scan sonar system. This integrated solution was deployed in a wide variety of locations throughout Tampa Bay, providing the sharp views of the seafloor.

 

L-3's HydroChart 5000 can be pole- or bow-mounted and features a next-generation PDBS that utilises advanced interferometric technology to provide IHO special order bathymetry data suitable for charting. The system readily integrates with a motion reference unit, multiple GPS antennas, sound velocity instrumentation and other sensors for highly accurate positioning in water 50 metres deep or less. In addition, with its standard-equipped, top-of-the-line System 3900 true multi-beam side scan sonar, featuring proprietary 900kHz ultra high-contrast imaging, the HydroChart 5000 simultaneously collects multi-beam and bathymetry data in real time for unsurpassed seafloor imaging.

 

"While our customers are familiar with older, first-generation interferometry-based systems, they've never seen a system like our HydroChart 5000, which provides true chart-quality bathymetry data. This is a capability that only L-3 Klein has been able to consistently demonstrate for special order surveys," said Timothy Alavosus, director of sales and marketing. "The true multi-beam side scan sonar is a huge bonus, and is also only available from L-3 Klein."