DATASONICS SIS-1500 CHIRP SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM

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Setting the Standard

The SIS-1500 brings the undeniable benefits of Chirp
technology to the forefront of the side-scan industry.
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 DATASONICS SIS-1500 CHIRP SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM
G E O P H Y S I C A L

Throughout the last decade, Datasonics has been a pioneer in the development of chirp
based seismic and side scan sonar systems. Now Benthos combines this product
innovation with their proven high quality manufacturing to produce the SIS-1500, the
industry’s ultimate in side scan sonar technology.

The SIS-1500 Advantage

Chirp Technology
The SIS-1500 digitally synthesizes and transmits a linearly swept, frequency- modulated (Chirp)
pulse with resolution proportional to transmitted bandwidth—not pulse length. The transmission
of longer duration, wide bandwidth pulses result in higher resolution sonar images and, because
more energy is projected into the water, greater SNR resulting in extended range. This extended
range and resolution provides for optimum system efficiency, resulting in lower survey costs.

Full Digital Image Processing

The SIS-1500 ChirpScan sonar image processing software acquires full-
bandwidth sonar data in real-time and utilizes a Windows NT graphical user
interface to display, process, and archive all sonar data, as well as tow vehicle
parameter and sensor data. Upgrades allow for processing of mosaics and target
mensuration, and the addition of auxiliary subsea sensors.

Multidiscipline Survey System

Running a survey to collect only sonar data has become cost prohibitive. With
this in mind, the SIS-1500 offers a digital platform that supports the addition of
valuable sensors, which provide supplemental data to the sonar imagery.
Available subsea sensors include pitch, roll and heading (standard), as well as
optional magnetometer, water temperature, positioning responder, and pressure.
This multidiscipline platform can also be easily configured for AUV applications.
SYSTEM FEATURES
■ Chirp digital side scan sonar operating in the 200kHz
band, capable of achieving a high resolution data
comparable to conventional “500kHz” systems. This
extended range capability can significantly reduce
costly survey time. Equivalent pulse width resolution
is better than 100 µ S (83). For dual frequency, 50 µ S
(42) 200 kHz.
■ Flexible system design allows for towed or AUV/ROV
configurations.
■ Powerful digital signal processing (DSP) engine
performs real-time matched- filter correlation
processing on backscatter data, resulting in superior,
high-resolution side scan sonar imagery.
■ ChirpScan sonar processing and control software,
operating on a high-performance Windows NT
workstation, features a familiar user interface for ▲ Image of mine field illustrates the SIS-1500 system’s ability to detect targets
less than 1 meter in size at over 185 meter range, while generating real-time ship
control, acquisition, processing, and display of all track and coverage plots displaying target positions. Target view provides multiple
sonar and sensor data. This fully integrated target presentations for classification and mensuration.
workstation serves as a comprehensive stand-alone
platform, which eliminates the need for costly
add-on processing systems.
■ Fully-integrated ChirpLink digital multiplexer provides a high-speed, reliable, full-duplex communication
link to the tow vehicle over industry standard tow cables. Its flexible design allows for future upgrades to
additional analog or digital subsea sensor packages.
■ Narrow-beam side scan sonar transducers (0.5 degree horizontal) provide for sharp, high-resolution
along-track sonar imagery. User-adjustable down-look angle.

SOFTWARE FEATURES
■ Familiar Windows NT graphical user interface.
■ Integrated sonar data acquisition, display, processing and
tow vehicle control.
■ Fully geocoded user-configurable sonar waterfall,
attitude, and navigation displays.
■ Real-time tow vehicle sensor data display and logging.
■ Real data zoom and event marking. Waterfall data can be
slant range and speed corrected.
■ Records raw data to any SCSI storage device.
■ User configurable Time Varying Gain (TVG), Angle Varying
Gain (AVG), and look up tables.
■ Easily interfaced to customer selected software packages,
such as Triton ISIS, Oceanic Imaging Consultants (OIC),
GeoDas, Hunter SeaSone, and more.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
SIP-150 Ship Board Sonar Image Processor • Chirp technology allows
Sonar Processor Workstation for high resolution data
Processor: Intel-based CPU. Dual C44 Digital Signal Processing engine. High speed, high resolution graphics • Full digital image
processor. processing
Operating System: Microsoft Windows® NT. • Multi-discipline survey
system
Sonar Display: Integrated sonar control, display and processing software on a high resolution 1280x1024 video
• Easily configured for AUV
monitor.
applications
Data Recording: SCISI interface for customer selected recording device. CD RW included.
Hardcopy: Thermal graphic recorders. (optional)
OPTIONS
ChirpLink Telemetry System • Magnetometer
Sonar Data Uplink: High speed serial (1.544 Mbits/sec), dual-channel side scan sonar data. • Target/Mosaic Post
Telemetry Uplink: Integrated modem for tow vehicle data telemetry at 9600 baud for subsea sensor data. Processing Software
Vehicle status for heading, pitch, roll. • Depth Pressure Sensor
Receiver gain setting; error checking. • Temperature
Telemetry Downlink: Integrated modem for command telemetry downlink at 9600 baud supports user supplied sonar Compensation
and sensor commands. • Responder
Power/Packaging • Ethernet Interface
Power: 100-125 VAC or 220-240 VAC (auto-sensing). • AUV/ ROV Modules
Dimensions: 12 in. H x 20 in. W x 18 in.D (30.5 cm x 51 cm x 45.7 cm) • Power Options for
All components are 19-inch rack-mountable.
Weight: 55 lbs. (25Kg)
Software ChirpScan SIP-150 Sonar Processing Software.
Includes selectable graphic user interface for data acquisition, playback, and storage.
TTV-195 Tow Vehicle
Sonar Transducers Standard Option TTV-195D
Frequency: 190-210 kHz Chirp. 100/400 kHz Chirp.
Source Level: 226dB re 1 uPa @ 1 meter. 225dB re 1 uPa @ 1 meter.
Beam width: 0.5° x 55°. 1.0° x 60°/0.5° x 50°.
Subsea Electronics
Range: 25 to 500 meters across-track. 25 to 750 meters/25 to 250 meters.
Across Track
Resolution: < 4.0 cm. < 7.0 cm.
A/D Resolution: 16-bit, Sigma-Delta A/D converter. 16-bit, Sigma-Delta A/D converter.
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz per channel. 24 kHz per channel.
Power: 48-150 VDC (300 Watts). 48-150 VDC (300 Watts).
Subsea Sensors
Attitude: Pitch, roll, and heading sensor package standard.
Water Temperature: External water temperature operates from 0 to 35 Celsius. (optional)
Depth: Tow vehicle depth sensor, temperature, compensated and accurate to 0.25% full-scale. (optional)
Magnetics: Magnetometer. (optional)
Responder: 27 kHz Benthos UAP-344. (optional)
Tow Vehicle
Material: 316 Stainless Steel.
Weight: 80 lbs. (36 Kg)
Dimensions: 4.5 inch (11.4cm) dia., 70 inches (178cm) long.
Safety Features: Break-away fins and tow vehicle safety cable.
500 lb. shearpin.
Tow vehicle safety cable with 2500 lb. breaking strength.
Operational Parameters
Tow Cable: Supports wide range of industry standard coaxial and multi-conductor cable.
Tow Speed: 1 to 14 knots.
Operating Depth: 2000 meters.

Specifications are
subject to change
without notice.
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