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Multibeam sonar systems

WINGHEAD X

Customisable bathymetric sonar for any mission

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Redefining Survey Performance with the WINGHEAD X

The WINGHEAD X is the latest addition to NORBIT’s advanced multibeam sonar family, offering a flexible, ultra-high-resolution sonar system for a wide range of survey applications.

At its core, the curved-array echosounder system features a highly adaptable platform designed to meet specific operational requirements. Its modular architecture allows seamless integration into any setups and supports operational environment

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DTM of coast outside Sardinia (Survey with WINGHEAD X)

Engineered for Precision and Performance

Engineered for reliability and precision, the NORBIT WINGHEAD X delivers exceptional high-resolution performance even in challenging conditions with significant vessel motion — ensuring accurate results in every mission.

NORBIT’s extensive R&D expertise has led to the development of these cutting-edge multibeam sonar systems, designed from the ground up to offer new technology solutions for a wide range of applications, from small USVs to large vessel hull mounts, providing unparalleled data accuracy in the most demanding underwater environments.

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Upgrade Options:

  • Pitch and Yaw Stabilisation: Ensures stable, high-quality data capture in dynamic environments.
  • BSO provides fully repeatable backscatter results, as well as compatibility with physical models, for seafloor and habitat classification
  • Integration with Applanix or SBG OEM GNSS/INS
  • Dual Swath: Doubles survey sounding density along track by transmitting two swaths per ping cycle
  • STX Scanning: Rapid electronic transmit beam scanning to combine proven 2D bathymetry into 3D georeferenced bathymetry.
  • Data Acquisition & Post Processing

Hardware Options:

  • Pole Mount: NORBIT Carbon fibre mounting pole (PORTUS).
  • Housing: Titanium housing
  • Cable Length: 2m, 8m or 25m (For longer cables, please contact subsea sales)
  • Fairing: For extra protection and improved flow dynamics
  • Dual Head option available: -Please contact NORBIT Subsea sales
Features
  • Ultra High Resolution: 0.5×0.9-degree beam width
  • 80kHz Bandwidth: Delivers exceptional resolution for bathymetric mapping and imaging.
  • Simple Ethernet Interface: Streamlines system integration and data transmission.
  • Integrated Sound Velocity Probe: Ensures accurate, real-time corrections for sonar readings.
  • Active Roll Stabilisation
  • Comprehensive Backscatter Outputs: Supports intensity, sidescan, snippets, and water column data for enhanced underwater mapping.
Applications
  • SV & USV Platforms
  • Offshore Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (Irm) Operations
  • Harbour; Quay Wall, Bridge and Structure Engineering Inspection Surveys
  • Wreck and Seabed Search and Investigation
  • Pond, River, Lake and Estuary Surveys
  • Coastal Surveys
  • Renewable Energy
  • Mineral and Geological Surveys

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