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    Cm2 Sidescan Sonar, Towfish Specification Issue 7, November 10

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    The CM2 towfish is used to acquire sonar data for sidescan imaging. It comes in single-frequency and dual-frequency models that operate at 100/325kHz or 325/780kHz. The towfish is towed behind a vessel via an armored cable and can operate to depths of 2000m. It uses an echo sounder to measure its altitude and has optional sensors for heading, depth, and interfacing with magnetometers. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism to release the towfish if the tow force exceeds 0.75kN.

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    The CM2 towfish is used to acquire sonar data for sidescan imaging. It comes in single-frequency and dual-frequency models that operate at 100/325kHz or 325/780kHz. The towfish is towed behind a vessel via an armored cable and can operate to depths of 2000m. It uses an echo sounder to measure its altitude and has optional sensors for heading, depth, and interfacing with magnetometers. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism to release the towfish if the tow force exceeds 0.75kN.

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    Cm2 Sidescan Sonar, Towfish Specification Issue 7, November 10

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    CM2 SIDESCAN SONAR, TOWFISH SPECIFICATION

    Issue 7, November 10
    1. GENERAL
    The CM2 digital towfish is the instrument that acquires the data from which the sonar image is derived. It is towed,
    and provided with power and digital telemetry services, by a reinforced or armoured 2-conductor tow cable. CM2
    towfish are available in single- and dual-frequency versions, all interoperable with all CM2 data acquisition
    subsystems. A DeepTow version is also available (see CM2 DeepTow Specification).

    2. ACOUSTICS
    Acoustic frequencies
    DF type: 100/325kHz dual frequency
    EDF type: 325/780kHz dual frequency
    HF type: 325kHz-only
    Ranges (port and starboard)
    100m, 150m, 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); 13.0(50m); 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)
    0.37m at 325kHz & 100kHz; 0.21m at 780kHz
    0.45 horizontal at 325kHz
    1.0 horizontal at 100kHz
    0.32 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)
    10 or 20, adjustable without tools
    3. OTHER SENSORS
    Towfish altitude, from integral echo sounder, 78mm resolution
    Water temperature
    Heading (option)
    Depth (option)
    4. MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE
    Optional interface to Marine Magnetics Explorer and SeaSpy magnetometers, allowing the magnetometer towfish to
    be powered from the CM2 towfish and utilise the CM2 tow cable telemetry; this avoids the need for the magnetometer
    to use a separate tow cable.
    5. SAFETY FEATURES
    Breakaway mechanism, using standard C-MAX breakable washers, releases to give tail-first towing if tow force
    exceeds a nominal 0.75kN (75kg)
    6. ENVIRONMENT
    Operating depth
    0-2000m
    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
    7. MECHANICAL
    Construction
    stainless steel (no aluminium)
    Towfish dimensions and weights
    1.24m length
    DF, LF and HF types: 18.0kg in air, 12.2kg in seawater
    EDF type: 17.1kg in air, 11.3kg 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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