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Ping DSP 3DSS-DX AUV/UUV Swath Bathymetry 3D Side Scan

3DSS-DX AUV/UUV Integrated Mapping/Imaging System

Ping DSP 3DSS-DX AUV/UUV Swath Bathymetry 3D Side Scan

3DSS-DX AUV/UUV is a compact and low-power sonar system specifically designed for autonomous (AUV) and remotely operated (UUV) underwater vehicles, combining high-resolution bathymetry with real-time 3D sidescan imaging in a single platform.

Integrating SoftSonar™ electronics and the patented CAATI signal processing algorithm, the system delivers dense 3D point cloud data and precise bathymetry over wide areas. Going beyond traditional bathymetric data, it enables detailed 3D visualization of seabed structures, wrecks, biological habitats, cables, and geological formations. Its advanced transducer design and multipath echo separation technology allow for accurate discrimination of returns from the sea surface, seabed, water column, and multipath reflections—resulting in more precise and detailed underwater mapping.

Technical Specifications

  • Operating Frequency: 450 kHz
  • Horizontal Beamwidth (2 way): 0.4°
  • Vertical Beamwidth (selectable): 19°-125°
  • Voltage Requirements: 10.5-35 VDC
  • Operating Temperature: -5° - 45°
  • Depth Rating: Standard: 100m (3DSS-DX-AUV), Optional: 500m (3DSS-DX-AUV-500m)

2D Sidescan (2D Imagery) Specifications

  • Data output: Range and amplitude
  • 2D imaging swath width: 10 to 20 times sonar altitude, varies with sound velocity profile, geometry and seabed type
  • Max range: 200m per side
  • Max range Resolution: 1.67cm

3D Sidescan (3D Imagery) Specifications

  • Data output: Range, angle, and amplitude
  • 3D Imaging swath width: 8 to 14 times sonar altitude, varies with sound velocity profile, geometry and seabed type
  • Max 3D imaging range per side: 100m per side
  • Max resolution: 1.67cm

Bathymetry Specifications

  • Data output: Sounding range, angle, and amplitude
  • Bathymetry swath width: 8 to 16 times sonar altitude, varies with sound velocity profile, geometry and seabed type
  • Max bathymetry range: 100m per side
  • Min. sounding depth: 0.7m
  • Max. sounding depth: 75m (reduced swath width)
  • Sounding accuracy: Exceeds IHO Special Order
  • Multibeam Eq. mode settings: Beamwidth (0.25°-5°), Sector (90°-220°), Beams (3-1024), Mode (Equidistant, Equiangle, Hybrid)
  • Binning mode settings: Bin Count (3-1440), Bin Width (5cm – 200cm)

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