High resolution side scan sonar for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)
The Klein UUV 3500 is a side scan sonar system with an integrated advanced bathymetry payload. Developed for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), the UUV 3500 delivers unprecedented seafloor imaging and topographic mapping capabilities in a compact, modular design.
- Unmatched image quality: Delivers superior low-frequency resolution and exceptional high-frequency resolution and range, producing high-definition sonar imagery for detailed underwater surveys.
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Side scan imagery and bathymetry: The sonar engine simultaneously generates photo-quality side scan images and high-accuracy, co-registered swath bathymetry, providing two concurrent data streams for mission-critical analysis.
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Versatile operating modes: Supports true dual-frequency operation for maximum across-track resolution and single-frequency operation to maximize data bandwidth resolution.
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On-board processing: Integrates directly with CAD/CAC processing systems, allowing seamless real-time data handling.
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Software Development Kit (SDK): Provides control of the sonar and data display using Klein’s proprietary image display engine, enabling full customization and integration.
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Easy integration for portable UUVs: Compact, lightweight, and low-power electronics available as OEM modules or in watertight pressure-case configurations.
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Rugged and reliable: Klein’s ruggedized transducers are engineered to perform in the most demanding environmental conditions, ensuring durability and operational reliability.
Unparalleled Performance in a Compact Payload
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Hydrographic and Geophysical Surveys: Capture ultra-high-resolution seafloor images for accurate hydrographic charting, seabed mapping, and geophysical surveys.
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Cable and Pipeline Surveys: Survey and inspect subsea pipelines, cables, and offshore infrastructure with precision and confidence.
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Mine Countermeasure (MCM) and ISR Surveys: Perform efficient, high-resolution surveys with a robust, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) sonar system, supporting military operations and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.