Overview

The NANO Inspector System is a modular, mobile platform designed to make sonar deployment simple and fast. The Inspector comprises a lightweight mechanical carrier frame supporting the NANO IPT rotator and either the Echoscope PIPE NANO Gen Series^® or an Echoscope PIPE^® C500 Surface sonar. The carrier frame can be suspended from a single lifting point or mounted on a tripod to allow placement on the seabed. A single Integrated Sensor Cable (ISC) connects the NANO IPT and the C500 sonar to the 3D Connect integrated topside unit for power, control and data. A laptop running 4G USE^® software completes the suite providing real-time 3D visualization including directional control of the sonar via the NANO IPT rotator.

The NANO Inspector System can provide relative positioning and tracking capability for scene awareness and diver 3D point tracking. It can also be used to create relative models of the underwater scene prior to dive operations to facilitate a safe, context rich environment for the diver. With the optional AHRS unit which attaches to the top of the frame, the NANO Inspector can also provide GPS positioning and attitude and heading data. Whether you are working near a structure or in open water, the NANO Inspector can be deployed in minutes, enhancing operational efficiency and safety by giving your dive team clear 3D imagery of their work environment, even in zero visibility conditions.