Denmark has transferred SeaBat T51-R unmanned surface vehicles for the needs of the Ukrainian Navy.
The ArmyInform reported on this.
According to Roman Honcharenko, Chief of the Hydrographic Service of the Ukrainian Navy, this vehicle is equipped with a multibeam echosounder designed to survey the bottom topography for situational awareness of the underwater space.
Its capabilities allow for the detection of underwater objects, which is of great importance for Ukrainian sailors today.
“The main task of a multibeam echosounder is to collect accurate data about the seabed and marine environment. This can then be processed and used to create and update nautical charts and charts to support safe navigation in the area. The resulting bathymetric information allows us to know the depths of the seabed with density through every centimeter. Accordingly, we can learn about the existing underwater obstacles, choose the right places to anchor our boats, and identify passage options and routes for vessels to cross,” the officer explains.
The unmanned surface vehicle is reportedly used primarily in port and closed water areas. The multibeam echosounder provides information from 1024 beams.
This technology allows sailors to receive a detailed map of the bottom topography.
This resolution makes it possible to check the waters for explosive devices, reconnaissance systems, debris, and other objects dangerous to navigation.
SeaBat T51-R will help ensure the safety of both military and civilian ships.
Recently, Militarnyi reported that Germany, within the framework of support, has transferred Sonobot 5 unmanned surface vehicles to Ukraine.
SeaBat T51-R
The SeaBat T51-R is based on the SeaBat T50, with the main difference being the quadruple resolution.
Its 800 kHz technology allows for a high level of detail while maintaining amazing wide-area capture efficiency. The system also has a flexible lower frequency range of 350-430 kHz.
The echosounder provides unprecedented information about the topography of the seabed and thus takes bathymetric data acquisition to a whole new level.