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MiniUAC-1216 High-Precision Portable Fishing Sonar
Low-Cost 2D Multibeam Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS)
MiniUAC-1216 Micro Forward-Looking Sonar is a low-cost, maintenance-free 2D forward-looking multibeam imaging sonar. It provides forward-looking acoustic vision in both clear and turbid waters, enabling target detection and identification, collision avoidance, and obstacle detection. Key features include low cost, compact size, light weight, and low power consumption.
MiniUAC-1216 adopts a single-frequency design and is available in multiple frequency bands, including 700 kHz, 900 kHz, and 1.2 MHz. Other frequencies can be customized upon request. Thanks to its specialized design and manufacturing processes, this sonar is priced significantly lower than other 2D multibeam sonars from our company, as well as the majority of comparable products on the market. In addition, the sonar housing is made entirely of corrosion-resistant materials with very low water permeability, allowing continuous operation in seawater for several weeks without cleaning.
The MiniUAC-1216A features a 316 stainless steel housing, while the MiniUAC-1216B is equipped with a carbon-fiber housing. The carbon-fiber version is lighter and can achieve neutral or slightly negative buoyancy in water. All other specifications are identical.
The maximum operating depth of both MiniUAC-1216A/B models is 100 m.
MiniUAC-1216 Imaging Sonar
Key Features:
- Low-Cost 2D Forward-Looking Multibeam Imaging:
Maintenance-free sonar providing reliable forward-looking acoustic imaging at a highly competitive cost. - Clear Imaging in Clear & Turbid Waters:
Delivers stable acoustic vision for target detection, obstacle identification, and collision avoidance in all water conditions. - Multiple Frequency Options:
Available at 700 kHz, 900 kHz, and 1.2 MHz, offering flexible trade-offs between resolution and detection range. - Compact, Lightweight & Low Power:
Small form factor with minimal power consumption, ideal for integration on UUVs, ROVs, USVs, and small vessels. - Corrosion-Resistant Housing & 100 m Depth Rating:
316 stainless steel or carbon-fiber housing enables long-term seawater operation with a maximum operating depth of 100 m.
Overview
Specifications
Applications
- Fishery Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance – Ensures safe vessel operation in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
- Fish and Biomass Detection – Assists in locating schools of fish and monitoring aquatic populations.
- Aquaculture & Net Cage Monitoring – Supports inspection of cages, pens, and farmed fish enclosures.
- Shallow-Water Survey & Habitat Assessment – Useful for shallow rivers, ponds, and coastal ecological studies.
- Small Vessel Integration – Lightweight, low-power design for small fishing boats, USVs, and autonomous platforms.
AUV Communication & Navigation Kit
Compact Navigator & Underwater Acoustic Modem
Designed for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), the AUV Communication & Navigation Kit delivers high-precision navigation and reliable underwater communication in a unified solution.
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UAC-08160X-OEM Underwater Acoustic Modem — Ensures stable, long-range underwater communication across multiple frequency bands.