CLE Uses Echoscope for Underwater Cabling Inspection

According to Coda Octopus, CLE has recently used the Echoscope and Coda Octopus positioning system (F175) on a project for the inspection of underwater cabling. The Echoscope was integrated onto a SAAB Sabertooth AUV. The inspection was conducted in an area with strong currents and visibility of less than 30 centimetres, which prevented divers from being able to conduct a visual inspection.

With the Echoscope mounted on an AUV, this survey was completed faster than inspection by traditional methods and provided a real-time 3D picture of the survey area.

Kevin Tweed, hydrographic surveyor working on the CLE project, stated the Echoscope allowed them to conduct the mapping survey faster than before and provided more details in real time of underwater features (and obstructions) around the cable. Being able to make measurements in real time was essential to the success of the project. As part of the final deliverable, using the Coda Octopus Survey Viewer, the client was presented with a 3D picture that could be rotated and used to make measurements, which was a particularly compelling feature.

Blair Cunningham, president of technology, said that Coda Octopus was extremely pleased with the continued success achieved by CLE. The Echoscope real-time 3D sonar is again delivering real productivity gains and safety benefits to the customer.

Marine businesses in many industries understand the advantages of the real-time 3D imaging capabilities of the Echoscope over other sonar equipment for subsea placement and dynamic surveys, and are time after time endorsing the productivity gains and safety improvements that can be realised by using the Echoscope.