“We are thrilled at the feedback received from customers after seeing the M3 Sonar’s imaging and split beam profiling data”, said Colin Smith, Multibeam Product Manager. “Having the multimode capability in one unit gives the M3 Sonar a distinct advantage over other multibeams.”
M3 Sonar pipeline survey (profiling data and image mosaic).
M3 Sonar Head
M3 Sonar software features:
• Real-time 3D point cloud
• Automated GeoTIFF export for image mosaics
• Dual head synchronization abilities
M3 Sonar can be integrated with third-party software for real-time profile data acquisition and post-processing. Faster Operations M3 Sonar operations are faster than manual diver searches and conventional scanning sonar surveys, resulting in reduced risk and lower costs. An initial search can be completed prior to dive team mobilization, with targets and potential hazards identified before the first diver enters the water. Dive time and associated risks are substantially reduced using the M3 Sonar.
Image of 26’ sunken sailboat.
M3 Sonar Applications
• ROV Navigation and obstacle avoidance
• Marine engineering
• Site inspection and visualization
• Environmental monitoring
• Pipeline survey
• Berth clearance
M3 Sonar mosaic image of a shoreline.
Flexible Applications The multimode capability of the M3 Sonar allows the operator to quickly switch from one operating mode to another. After locating a target using forward imaging, the operator can switch to profiling for 3D point cloud generation. The M3 Sonar System is Kongsberg Mesotech’s latest development in acoustic systems, and the company continues to make technological advances and is expanding its product lines through extensive research and development. To view M3 Sonar data videos and learn more, please visit www.km.kongsberg.com/M3Galleries.