Single beam
Distance measurement in the pointing direction.
SONAR / RANGE AND ALTITUDE
Ping Sonar 2
A distance measurement to guide the work.
Single-beam echo sounder for use as an altimeter, range sensor or part of a bathymetric survey system.
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THE SYSTEM IN PRACTICE
How it fits
your work.
Ping Sonar 2 measures the distance to a target within its acoustic beam. Pointed towards the seabed, it can provide a useful altitude reference during piloting or data acquisition.
On a surface platform, it can contribute depth measurements along the route. Building a survey requires associating readings with position and accounting for sensor orientation, movement and water conditions.
Altitude above the seabed
Integration as an ROV altimeter.
Display
View measurements through PingViewer.
CONFIGURATIONS, EQUIPMENT AND DATA
A closer look.
From pulse to distance
The piezoelectric transducer emits an ultrasonic pulse and listens for echoes. Processing identifies the distance of the strongest return, often the seabed or a large target. The full echo intensity profile over time is also available for a fishfinder-style display.
Applications and data
| Applications | ROV/AUV altimeter, USV survey, obstacle distance |
|---|---|
| Listed range | Up to 100 m |
| Beam | 25° |
| Nominal depth rating | 300 m |
| Frequency | 115 kHz |
| Software | Open-source Ping Viewer: display, recording and settings |
| Mounting | BlueROV or BlueBoat with integration kit |
Sensor installation
The selected frequency helps separate operation from many onboard echo sounders; acoustic compatibility between instruments still requires checks on the vehicle and in the operating environment.
PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTATION
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INTEGRATIONS AND SYSTEMS
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Environment, equipment and operational objectives.
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