Sonardyne Micro-Ranger 2: USBL Underwater Target Tracking System
Micro-Ranger 2 has been designed as a true one box battery powered USBL solution, small enough to be carried as hand luggage on commercial flights and mobilised at short notice. Micro-Ranger 2 uses a positioning technique known as Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) to calculate the position of underwater targets.
Features
One box tracking solution for AUVs, ROVs and instruments
Wide input voltage range for powering + charging on the job
Optimised for shallow water high elevation tracking
Track and actuate Sonardyne releases
Internal rechargeable battery with external on/off switch
Specifications
Dimensions: 524x 428 x 206 mm
Weight: 13.5 kg
External Power + Charge: 12/24 V DC, 115?230 V AC, 30 W maximum, 3.5 W typical
Internal battery: Li-Ion 33 Wh1
Battery life: >10 hours
Applications
Tracks divers and underwater robots as they explore rivers, lakes, reservoirs, harbours and coastal waters
Environmental surveys
Aquaculture
Coastal science
Sensor tracking