With Kraken’s MP‑SAS and BlueZone Group’s trusted in‑country support, Australian operators can now access a proven, portable SAS solution built for modern maritime missions.

 

 

 

As the demand for high‑fidelity seabed intelligence continues to grow across defence, offshore energy, environmental monitoring, and hydrographic survey sectors, operators are increasingly seeking compact, low‑logistics solutions that do not compromise on data quality. Kraken Robotics’ MP‑SAS (Man‑Portable Synthetic Aperture Sonar) delivers exactly that: a lightweight, modular, and field‑proven sonar system that brings world‑class SAS capability to small‑class autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

 

Built on Kraken’s industry‑leading SAS technology, the MP‑SAS has been engineered specifically for platforms where size, weight, and power constraints have traditionally limited sonar performance. The system integrates seamlessly into UUVs with diameters as small as 7.5 inches, enabling advanced imaging and bathymetry on vehicles that previously relied on lower‑resolution sidescan systems. Despite its compact form factor, the MP‑SAS achieves ranges of up to 100 metres per side, delivering real‑time SAS resolution of 3 cm × 3 cm and post‑processed imagery as fine as 2 cm × 2 cm. This level of detail allows operators to detect, classify, and map seabed features with exceptional clarity.

 

Portability is at the heart of the MP‑SAS design. Its 60 cm lightweight transducers and modular payload section can be added or removed in the field without recalibration, dramatically simplifying logistics and reducing turnaround time between missions. Rated to 300 metres, the system is ideal for coastal, harbour, and continental shelf operations, while maintaining the robustness required for demanding military and commercial environments. The MP‑SAS also supports real‑time full‑swath processing, enabling embedded automatic target recognition (ATR) and advanced autonomy features that reduce operator workload and increase mission efficiency.

 

Kraken’s SAS technology is not experimental—it is a proven, operationally deployed capability trusted globally for mine countermeasures, port and harbour security, infrastructure integrity surveys, and broad‑area habitat mapping. With constant resolution across the entire swath and one of the industry’s highest area coverage rates, the MP‑SAS enables operators to complete missions two to three times faster than traditional sidescan sonar systems.

 

In Australia, Kraken’s advanced sonar solutions are backed by BlueZone Group, the trusted in‑country support partner for maritime robotics and underwater sensing technologies. With decades of experience supporting defence, research, and commercial customers, BlueZone provides local expertise, maintenance, integration support, and rapid response capability—ensuring Australian operators receive the full benefit of Kraken’s cutting‑edge technology with reliable, domestic support.

 

Compact, capable, and combat‑proven, the Kraken MP‑SAS represents a new standard in portable synthetic aperture sonar. Whether deployed on legacy UUVs or integrated into next‑generation platforms, it delivers the high‑resolution seabed intelligence required for modern maritime operations—without the logistical burden traditionally associated with high‑end sonar systems.

 

For more information on Kraken Robotics MP-SAS, please Contact the BlueZone Group sales team.

 

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Kraken MP-SAS integration on REMUS (Photo credit: Kraken Robotics).