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UAC-450S   Underwater Acoustic Camera 

200m Wide Swath Side Scan Sonar (450kHz) 

UAC-450S Side Scan Sonar is developed to deliver efficient and high-clarity imaging in underwater environments, enabling applications such as side scan sonar, underwater imaging, target detection, positioning, and identification. It can be integrated on towfish, UUV, and other platform carriers, offering clear imagery, stable performance, and easy operation. Designed with maturity and reliability as core principles, the system incorporates low-noise, low-power electronic design, dynamic focusing, and image enhancement technologies.

UAC-450S

Key Features:

  • Scan Coverage: Wide swath capability, with a maximum range of up to 200 m per side.
  • Imaging Principle: Supports high-speed detection and imaging, with survey speeds up to 8 knots.
  • Physical Characteristics: Compact size, low power consumption, and onboard data storage capability.
  • Technical Support: Compatible with towfish, UUVs, and other deployment platforms.

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Overview

Specifications

Specification Parameter
Operating FrequencyCenter frequency 450 kHz, bandwidth 30 kHz
Beam AngleHorizontal 0.2°, vertical 36°
Maximum Detection Range200 m per side
Image Resolution6.0 cm × 2.5 cm
Beam CountSupports 1–20 beam adaptive adjustment at different survey speeds
Communication Interface100 Mbps / 1 Gbps auto-adaptive Ethernet
Power Supply / Consumption18–36 VDC, typical power consumption 33 W
Maximum Operating Depth600 m (customizable)
Maximum Survey Speed8 kn
DimensionsTransducer: 1000 mm × 32 mm × 23 mm (per side); Electronics pod: Ø160 mm × 350 mm
WeightTransducer: 2.1 kg (per side); Electronics pod: 9.2 kg
Software DevelopmentProvides GUI software or SDK; supports secondary development
Data StorageSupports long-duration offline data storage

Applications


  • Marine engineering  
  • Pipeline and cable route surveys  
  • Sensitive target detection  
  • Search and rescue operations

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