MARVEL-SCAN, The most compact AUV with side-scan sonar and acoustic positioning

Seaber’s MARVEL is the new generation of AUV meant for defence applications deployed and recovered with confidence. The MARVEL range is used more for defence-oriented sectors such as security, coast guard, MCM missions and ASW training.

The MARVEL-SCAN is equipped with a 200kHz or 680kHz Side Scan Sonar from DeepVision which provides great quality images with high stability, accurate navigation, and capable of managing coastal areas with waves and current. The MARVEL-SCAN is equipped with an underwater acoustic positioning and communication module. With an autonomy of up to 8 hours, and speed of up to 6knots, and a depth rated at 300m. With the INX navigation, DVL, and acoustic positioning, the MARVEL-SCAN is able to have a navigation accuracy equal to <5m absolute positioning within the USBL surface module range.

Key Features:

• INX Navigation system
• DVL
• SEAPLAN Software
• Embedded rechargeable batteries
• SEACOMM
• Field case and accessories
• Acoustic positioning and communication module
• Autonomous buoy with USBL unit and dual antenna GNSS-RTK module

Payloads:

DVL:

• • Frequency: 1Mhz
  • Max altitude: 50 meters
  • Max velocity: 2,6 m/s
  • Velocity resolution: 0.01 mm/s

Acoustic Positioning USBL:

• • Acoustic range: 1km radius horizontal, 1km vertical
  • Range Resolution: +/-0.1m
  • Velocity of Sound Range: 1300ms-1 to 1700ms-1
  • Beacon Velocity: Active Doppler compensation, up to 15kts

Side Scan Sonar:

• • Frequency: 200 or 680 kHz
  • Range: Up to 50m (680 kHz), 100m (200kHz)
  • Horizontal Beam Width: 0.5°
  • Vertical Beam Width: 60°

Read More:

MARVEL-SCAN datasheet

Blueprint SeaTrac System

For more information on the MARVEL-SCAN, contact the team at BlueZone.