Global Naval Order for Tritech Micron Sonar
Tritech has recently delivered 55 Micron sonar to Blueprint Subsea as part of the order fulfilment for a number of global naval consignments. The Micron sonar are to be integrated into Blueprint Subsea’s ARTEMIS system, a handheld diver navigation solution designed around the Tritech Micron sonar. The ARTEMIS system encompasses a subsea control and display unit, rechargeable battery pack, neutral buoyancy swim board and GPS buoy.
As a low-power lightweight sensor, the Micron sonar provides long-range detection whilst maintaining short-range capability, therefore making it ideal for diver naval operations such as target search and identification. The Micron sonar utilises digital CHIRP technology for improved range resolution and in this configuration provides the diver with a forward-looking 90° field of view.
James Barratt, Blueprint Subsea, explained that a diver working in poor visibility conditions needs clear imagery and the Micron sonar, as part of the ARTEMIS diver navigation console, is an acoustic solution to help identify unknown or unidentified targets.
