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    The CM2 digital towfish is a sidescan sonar instrument that acquires data to create sonar images. It comes in single and dual frequency versions and a DeepTow version. The towfish specifications include acoustic frequencies and ranges, pulse rates, power and length, array length and beamwidths, lateral resolution, and beam depression options. Optional sensors include altitude, temperature, heading and depth sensors. An optional interface allows magnetometer towfish to utilize the CM2 tow cable. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism. The towfish is constructed of stainless steel and has specified operating depths, speeds, dimensions and weights.

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    The CM2 digital towfish is a sidescan sonar instrument that acquires data to create sonar images. It comes in single and dual frequency versions and a DeepTow version. The towfish specifications include acoustic frequencies and ranges, pulse rates, power and length, array length and beamwidths, lateral resolution, and beam depression options. Optional sensors include altitude, temperature, heading and depth sensors. An optional interface allows magnetometer towfish to utilize the CM2 tow cable. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism. The towfish is constructed of stainless steel and has specified operating depths, speeds, dimensions and weights.

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    The CM2 digital towfish is a sidescan sonar instrument that acquires data to create sonar images. It comes in single and dual frequency versions and a DeepTow version. The towfish specifications include acoustic frequencies and ranges, pulse rates, power and length, array length and beamwidths, lateral resolution, and beam depression options. Optional sensors include altitude, temperature, heading and depth sensors. An optional interface allows magnetometer towfish to utilize the CM2 tow cable. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism. The towfish is constructed of stainless steel and has specified operating depths, speeds, dimensions and weights.

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    The CM2 digital towfish is a sidescan sonar instrument that acquires data to create sonar images. It comes in single and dual frequency versions and a DeepTow version. The towfish specifications include acoustic frequencies and ranges, pulse rates, power and length, array length and beamwidths, lateral resolution, and beam depression options. Optional sensors include altitude, temperature, heading and depth sensors. An optional interface allows magnetometer towfish to utilize the CM2 tow cable. Safety features include a breakaway mechanism. The towfish is constructed of stainless steel and has specified operating depths, speeds, dimensions and weights.

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    Specification

    CM2 SIDESCAN SONAR, TOWFISH SPECIFICATION


    Issue 8, March ‘11

    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
    Specification

    Array length and beamwidths (2-way 3dB points)


    0.41m at 325kHz & 100kHz; 0.3m at 780kHz
    0.3º horizontal at 325kHz
    1.0º horizontal at 100kHz
    0.2º horizontal at 780kHz
    vertical, full coverage -5º left through -90º to -5º 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)
    10º or 20º, 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 +45ºC operating
    -20 to +50ºC 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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