Klein Marine Systems has announced the integration of the Exail Octans Nano OEM Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) into its 5900 Side Scan Sonar (SSS), marking a significant advancement in navigation technology. This collaboration aims to enhance navigation accuracy and data quality for seabed mapping applications in defense, security, and commercial sectors.
Ted Curley, General Manager at Klein Marine Systems, highlighted the importance of this integration, stating, “This advanced motion compensation technology reduces data errors, delivering clearer and more reliable imagery for critical missions.” The integration is expected to improve positioning precision and image stability significantly, which in turn minimizes the need for extensive post-processing of collected data.
Exail echoed this sentiment, stating that through their partnership with Klein Marine Systems, they are establishing a new benchmark for accuracy and efficiency in the realm of seabed mapping and underwater exploration on a global scale.
The Octans Nano OEM AHRS is designed to provide reliable orientation by measuring a platform’s heading, as well as its forward-backward and side-to-side tilt. This capability enhances the performance of sonar imaging and navigation systems. The compact dimensions and low power consumption of the Octans Nano make it particularly suited for underwater platforms that require consistent and precise orientation data over long missions.
The Klein 5900 SSS is engineered for high-resolution seabed imaging, making it an ideal tool for various critical missions, including geophysical surveys, wreck location, and the detection of unexploded ordnance. Notably, it incorporates automatic target recognition capabilities via Spectral artificial intelligence software, which facilitates real-time object detection and classification directly in the field. The 5900 SSS can produce detailed imagery while operating at impressive survey speeds of up to 12 knots (approximately 13.8 miles or 22.2 kilometers per hour), further enhancing its utility for rapid and effective underwater assessments.
