Wideband Multibeam Sonars:

The Sonic Broadband / Wideband Multibeam Echo Sounders represent the latest in advanced underwater acoustic technology. The Sonic 2024 and 2022 are the world's first true wideband high resolution shallow water multibeam echo sounders.

With proven results and unmatched performance, the Sonic systems produce reliable and remarkably clean data with maximum user flexibility through all range settings to 500m.

The unprecedented 60 kHz signal bandwidth offers twice the resolution of any other commercial sonar in both data accuracy and imagery.

With over 20x selectable operating frequencies to chose from within the 200 to 400kHz band, the user is not limited by two or three operating frequencies and thus can trade off resolution and range and effectively control interference from other active acoustic systems.

In addition to selectable operating frequencies. Sonic systems provide variable swath coverage selections from 10° to 160° on the fly, in real-time and across all frequencies from 200 to 400 kHz. The operator may also rotate the sector to precise location either port or starboard side of the vessel. No other high resolution, high frequency sonar offers such variability of coverage and productivity.

When a narrow sector is selected, all soundings are concentrated within the swath for increased resolution over small scale bottom features. Wide swath sectors are typically used for general mapping or when surveying vertical surfaces such as quays, breakwaters, dams, pilings or bridge abutments as the increased opening angles eliminate need to rotate the sonar head.

Sonic system performance is characterized by low internal noise, high signal dynamic range and true broad band signal processing that suppress multi-bounce interference at greater beam angles.

Advanced functions including equidistant beam spacing, roll stabilization and unique automated range, gate and slope tracking functions are also incorporated for both the Sonic 2024 and 2022 systems, increasing system overall efficiency.

SONIC 2024 (0.5° x 1° ) - The Sonic 2024 is the world’s first proven wideband high resolution shallow water multibeam echo sounder. With proven results and unmatched performance, the Sonic 2024 produces reliable and remarkably clean data with maximum user flexibility through all range settings to 500m. The unprecedented 60 kHz signal bandwidth offers twice the resolution of any other commercial sonar in both data accuracy and image. With over 20 selectable operating frequencies to chose from 200 to 400 kHz, the user has unparalleled flexibility in trading off resolution and range and controlling interference from other active acoustic systems. In addition to selectable operating frequencies, the Sonic 2024 provides variable swath coverage selections from 10° to 160° as well as ability to rotate the swath sector. Both the frequency and swath coverage may be selected ‘on-the-fly’, in real-time during survey operations.

SONIC 2022 (1° x 1°) - The Sonic 2022 is a compact wideband shallow water multibeam echo sounder, suitable for a wide variety of general mapping applications. As with the higher resolution Sonic 2024 system, the Sonic 2022 provides over 20 selectable operating frequencies to chose from within the 200 to 400 kHz band, with unparalleled flexibility to trade off resolution and range and controlling interference from other active acoustic systems. In addition to selectable operating frequencies, the Sonic 2024 provides variable swath coverage selections from 10° to 160° as well as ability to rotate the swath sector. Both the frequency and swath coverage may be selected ‘on-the-fly’, in real-time during survey operations.

SONIC SONAR MOUNT - The Sonic 2024/2022 Mount is a custom fitted aluminum Tframe with a modified class 150, 4” inch pipe flange face. Lightweight and easy to assemble, the Sonic 2024/2022 Mount includes a fairing to reduce cavitation around the receiver array and a protective fin for the transmit projector when mounted in the fore position. The fin includes circular zinc anodes which can be replaced over time. The fin also provides stability to rest the sonar on deck without damage to the transducers when fitting system to a survey pole. A builtin delrin bracket for a sound velocity probe is included which secures the probe in an ideal position for water flow over sensor. All cables including the receiver, transmit projector and sound velocity probe are conveniently fitted inside the flange for protection.

SONAR OPTIONS - Selectable options for Sonic 2022/2024 systems

SONIC 2024

Key features:

Bathymetry with optional Snippets and Forward Looking Sonar Imagery.
Over 20x User Selectable Frequencies from 200 to 400kHz, selectable on the fly, in real-time during survey operations.
Focused 0.5° x 1° beamwidths
60kHz Signal Bandwidth over entire frequency range.
True Range Resolution of 1.25 cm, all frequencies.
Selectable swath coverage from 10° to 160°, selectable on the fly, in real-time during survey operations.
1 to 500m range.
Embedded signal processor and Controller.
Sonar user interface from Survey application software PC.
Low weight, volume & power consumption (less than 50 Watts).

SONIC 2022

Key features:

60% the size of full length Sonic 2024 receive array.
Ideal for integration to small AUV, ROV or small boat operations.
Bathymetry with optional Snippets and Forward Looking Sonar Imagery.
Over 20x User Selectable Frequencies from 200 to 400kHz, selectable on the fly, in real-time during survey operations.
Focused 1° x 1° beamwidths
60kHz Signal Bandwidth over entire frequency range.
True Range Resolution of 1.25 cm, all frequencies.
Selectable swath coverage from 10° to 160°, selectable on the fly, in real-time during survey operations.
1 to 500m range.
Embedded signal processor and Controller.
Sonar user interface from Survey application software PC.
Low weight, volume & power consumption (less than 35 Watts).

SONIC SONAR MOUNT

Key features:

Lightweight aluminium frame, 8 kg for the 2024 mount
Easy to assemble
Sound velocity probe mount
4 inch, class 150, pipe flange mounting
Protective ears and fin protects receiver array and projector from damage while fitting to survey pole
Replaceable zinc anodes

SONAR OPTIONS

Snippets Imagery Output
Switchable Forward Looking Sonar Output
Mounting Frame & Hardware
Over-the-side Pole Mount
Sound Velocity Probe & Profiler
Extended Sonar Deck Cable, 25m or 50m
3000m Depth Immersion Depth

R2Sonic Press release:
November 15, 2010 - Jesper Højdal joins R2Sonic as Sr. Hydrographic Support Engineer
Sonic is pleased to announce Mr. Jesper Højdal has accepted contract position as Sr. Hydrographic Support Engineer.
Jesper has over 35 years of professional maritime experience and has been a Hydrographic Surveyor since 1988. After graduation with IHO Cat A Certificate from the Royal Navy Hydrographic School in Plymouth in 1991, Jesper became a Naval Officer, where he was Commanding Officer for Danish Hydrographic Survey Vessels in Denmark and Greenland.
Jesper is currently founder and Managing Director of HydroCharting, a Survey Project Consultancy and hydrographic training and support firm. As Sr. Hydrographic Support Engineer, Jesper will be based in Denmark and provide support for R2Sonic growing Customer base and Distributors throughout Europe.

HydroCharting will continue as independent project consultancy, providing additional value to clients and vendors alike.

Jesper provides considerable knowledge and experience using a range of multibeam systems and peripheral equipment. The combined expert level capabilities and experience that both Jesper Højdal and Charles Brennan bring to R2Sonic Support is among the highest in our Industry and builds upon our goal to provide the most compelling value to Customers in all facets of our business.