Our lab utilizes a diverse range of sensors to support research in autonomous systems, intelligent transportation, and environmental monitoring. These sensors enable real-time data collection for navigation, obstacle detection, mapping, and situational awareness across our fleet of unmanned surface and underwater vessels. Below is a list of our newly acquired sensors:


Cerulean Omniscan 450 Side Scan Sonar

Cerulean Omniscan 450 Side Scan Sonar

Description

The Cerulean Omniscan 450 is a compact side-scan sonar module that emits acoustic pulses and captures returning echoes to produce detailed imagery of the seafloor. Mountable on uncrewed vessels (ROVs/USVs) or fixed platforms, it’s ideal for seabed mapping, shipwreck hunting, marine archaeology, ecosystem surveys and search-and-recovery operations.

What is Side Scan Sonar?

A side scan sonar is a type of imaging sonar that allows you to quickly collect imagery of the seafloor to map large areas. The side scan transducers have a narrow, tall beam shape so that when they are mounted to either side of the boat, they have a full 180 degree view under the boat. When scanning, the transducers emit an acoustic pulse and then record the response as echoes return from the seafloor. That creates a slice of an image and as the boat moves forward, the image is filled in. This side scan sonar uses 450 kHz transducers, which provide a 150 meter range with detailed resolution. For the full datasheet, please visit the Official Manufacturer’s website.

Real-time, georeferenced sidescan imagery with automated bottom removal and 3D vehicle tracking

  • Transducer Frequency: 450 kHz
  • Range Resolution: Up to 1/1200 of the selected range
  • Maximum Slant Range: 150 m
  • Maximum Ping Rate: 20 pps (at ≤ 30 m)
  • Beam Pattern: 0.5° horizontal × 50° vertical
  • Supply Voltage: 10–30 V DC
  • Power Consumption: Idle 5 W / Max 10 W
  • Interface: 100Base-T Ethernet with open programming API
  • Depth Rating: 50 m (with M14 adapter) / 300 m (without adapter)
Velodyne marine sensor

Velodyne VLP-16 (Puck) LiDAR

Compact 3D LiDAR sensor with 16 laser channels, providing 360-degree horizontal and 30-degree vertical field of view. Detects objects up to 200 meters and captures up to 600,000 points per second, enabling high-resolution environmental mapping.

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Navtech marine equipment

Navtech RS6 RADAR

Long-range, millimeter wave radar. A high-resolution 360-degree radar sensor used for real-time object detection and tracking in autonomous and industrial applications. Reliable in all weather conditions, ideal for navigation and perimeter monitoring. Long-range capability and high update rate enhance situational awareness, especially in environments where cameras and LiDAR struggle due to fog, rain, or low visibility.

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Furuno dome radar

Furuno DRS4DL RADAR

A 4 kW radar sensor housed in a compact 19-inch radome, providing an effective range of up to 36 nautical miles. It features a 5.2-degree horizontal beamwidth antenna and operates at a fixed rotation speed of 24 RPM. The DRS4DL+ utilizes real-time digital signal processing to deliver clear target detection.

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Furuno connection box

Furuno DFF3D SONAR

Advanced multi-beam sonar module that integrates with multi-function displays and offers a real-time visualization of seabed structures. The system offers a sidebar detection range of up to 200 meters and a main beam penetration depth of approximately 300 meters, depending on conditions.

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