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Deep Tow Specs

The CM2 DeepTow towfish is a heavy-weight alternative to the standard CM2 towfish that can operate at greater depths. It comes in two dual-frequency versions and is compatible with all CM2 data systems. The DeepTow uses side scan sonar to image the seafloor within range scales of 12.5m to 500m, depending on frequency. It also includes optional sensors to measure altitude, temperature, heading, and depth. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism to release the towfish if the tow force exceeds a set limit. The DeepTow is designed to operate between depths of 0-2000m at towing speeds up to 12 knots.

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Deep Tow Specs

The CM2 DeepTow towfish is a heavy-weight alternative to the standard CM2 towfish that can operate at greater depths. It comes in two dual-frequency versions and is compatible with all CM2 data systems. The DeepTow uses side scan sonar to image the seafloor within range scales of 12.5m to 500m, depending on frequency. It also includes optional sensors to measure altitude, temperature, heading, and depth. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism to release the towfish if the tow force exceeds a set limit. The DeepTow is designed to operate between depths of 0-2000m at towing speeds up to 12 knots.

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CM2 SIDE SCAN SONAR, DEEPTOW TOWFISH SPECIFICATION

Issue 2, October 09
1. GENERAL
The CM2 DeepTow digital towfish is an optional alternative to the standard CM2 towfish, specifically designed for
use where a heavyweight towfish is required for maximum towing depth. Like the standard towfish, the DeepTow is
available in two different dual-frequency versions.
The DeepTow is towed, and provided with power and digital telemetry services, by a steel-armoured tow cable. All
CM2 towfish, standard and DeepTow, are inter-operable with all CM2 data acquisition subsystems.

CM2 DeepTow Towfish

2. ACOUSTICS
Acoustic frequencies
DF type: 100/325kHz dual frequency
EDF type: 325/780kHz dual frequency
Ranges (port and starboard)
100m, 200m, 300m, 400m, 500m at 100kHz
25m, 50m, 75m, 100m, 150m at 325kHz
12.5m, 25m, 37.5m at 780kHz
Acoustic pulse rates, pings per second (at range)
780kHz: 24.7(12.5m); 13.5(25m); 18.0(37.5m)
325kHz: 13.5(25m); 9.1(75m); 7.0(100m); 4.8(150m)
100kHz: 6.9(100m); 3.6(200m); 2.4(300m); 1.83(400m); 1.46(500m)

Pulse power and length


217dB re 1 micropascal @ 1m
range-dependent length, e.g. 53microseconds @ 50m
Array length and beamwidths (2-way 3dB points)
0.41m at 325kHz & 100kHz; 0.3m at 780kHz
0.3 horizontal at 325kHz
1.0 horizontal at 100kHz
0.2 horizontal at 780kHz
full coverage -10 left through -90 to -10 right
Lateral resolution
39mm at 780kHz and 25m range at 325kHz, 78mm at 325kHz (not 25m range), 156mm at 100kHz
Beam depression (of maximum sensitivity axis)
adjustable 7 to 17
3. OTHER SENSORS
Towfish altitude, from integral echo sounder, 78mm resolution
Water temperature
Heading (option)
Depth (option)
4. SAFETY FEATURES
Breakaway mechanism, using standard C-MAX breakable washers, releases to give tail-first towing if tow force
exceeds a nominal 1kN (100kg) or 2kN (200kg)
5. ENVIRONMENT
Operating depth
0-2000m standard; deeper to order
Operating speed
1-8 knots (but note that the physical limitations of cable drag and layback may limit operating speed)
Maximum towing speed
12 knots
6. MECHANICAL
Construction
stainless steel body and electronics bottle, acetal nose & tail, aluminium fins
Towfish dimensions and weights
0.14m diameter,1.26m length
42kg in air, 32kg in seawater
Towfish temperature range
-10 to +45C operating
-20 to +50C non-operating
C-MAX Ltd, 9 Hybris Business Park, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8BF, U.K.
Tel: +44 1305 853005, fax: +44 1305 852136, email: [email protected], web: cmaxsonar.com
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