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Towed Array Sonar Systems

Towed Array Sonar Systems

Towed Array Sonar solutions are the most sophisticated and powerful submarine and torpedo detection tools a surface ship can deploy. With a towed array, distance from the ship and depth can be adjusted to optimise detection performance – keeping the array’s sensors away from the ship’s own noise greatly enhances ability to detect and localise even the faintest contacts. Our accompanying sonar processing is world-leading, and includes sensor processing and display, sonar integration, situational awareness, and data fusion. Our leading-edge towed array solutions incorporate both passive and low-frequency active sonar technology, providing the greatest possible detection capability to protect ships from underwater threats.

Variable Depth Sonar

Our horizontal (HPA) and vertical projector array (VPA) sonar solutions include active transmit and passive receive sensors within the same critical-angle tow assembly, enabling naval fleet operators to emit modern transmit pulse waveforms and receive reflected target echo data at an unambiguous receive array.

Features

Compact and lightweight inline towed array system that easily integrates with virtually any ship platform
Innovative single-tow inline array design requires less space, weight, power for ship fitment; all wet-end components are housed on a single winch drum
Open architecture software enables integration on existing platforms and new builds
Operationally flexible and customizable; interchangeable active sonar project can be changed at-sea, resulting in sonar optimization in both deep and littoral environments
Offers state-of-the-art range independent, underwater acoustics predications for both passive and active sonar

Uncrewed Surface Vessel Towed Array Sonar

A persistent ASW coverage, with flexible integrated sonar capabilities. The Uncrewed Surface Vessel Towed Array Sonar uniquely offers interchangeable sonar capabilities in a single system – effective in both deep water and littoral environments.

Features

Can be delivered on USV’s 12 meters in length and larger
Onboard electronics (Amp, TX/RX interface module, and sonar processing subsystem)
Remote station (operator’s console, sonar processing servers, OMI for all winch operations including array development and recovery)
Advanced sonar signal processing, display, tactical decision aids and data management system
Transmission in omnidirectional mode with multiple pulse types (LFM, HFM, CW)