System 5000 V2 – High Resolution, Multi Beam Side Scan Sonar
The Klein 5000 was the first commercial sonar system to employ cutting-edge multi-beam, side scan technology. In the years since it was first introduced, we have been continuously working to make improvements in all aspects of its technology. Now, in keeping with our long, un-disputed record or providing the best high-resolution imaging in the industry, we’re proud to introduce the new L-3 Klein 5000 V2.
The Series 5000 V2 simultaneously generates five adjacent, parallel sonar beams on each side of a towfish or AUV while employing advanced beam steering and dynamic focusing techniques. This produces extremely sharp along-track resolution at high tow speeds, with 100% bottom coverage.
No single beam side scan sonar system can match this performance. Our all new Reconnaissance Mode provides extended or long range coverage to 250m per side while maintaining along-track resolution of 50 cm at ranges from 150 m to 250 m. The Reconnaissance Mode employs 16 msec frequency-modulated Chirp technology coupled with beam steering and dynamic focusing techniquest to provide the new extended range capability. A further advantage to this technique is a significant reduction to the system noise level resulting in much better image quality.
The 5000 V2 uses SonarPro to connect the topside Transceiver Processor Unit (TPU) to the PC or workstation. This system is very flexible, permitting multiple clients to operate simultaneously from the server, conducting such functions as: Raw data storage for archival purposes, Real-time viewing and processing of data by multiple operators, transmission of real-time data to remote workstations, Post-processing of data while monitoring real-time data in a screen window and review of the data without impacting collection of real-time data.
