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Subsonus Tag Low-cost tracking capability for underwater vehicles
Subsonus Tag

Low-cost tracking capability for underwater vehicles

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Subsonus Tag

Subsonus Tag is a low-cost acoustic positioning transponder designed for use with Advanced Navigation’s Subsonus USBL. Ideal for tracking AUVs and ROVs as well as for reporting position, orientation, heading and temperature data, the hermetically-sealed device features an integrated battery, wireless charging and a low-power pressure-tolerant e-paper display.

Tags can operate at depths of up to 2000 metres for up to 18 months without recharging, and up to 65,000 individual Tags can be tracked by one surface Subsonus unit.

Dimensions 52 x 52 x 125 mm
Weight 550g in air
250g in water
Power Consumption 10W average
25W peak
Roll & Pitch Accuracy 1°
Heading Accuracy 2°
Position Accuracy 0.25m (5m range)
1.5m (100m range)
15.0m (1000m range)
Battery Life 48 hrs (5 sec ping rate)
30 days (1 ping/hr)
18 months (listening)
Range 1000m
Update Rate 1000 Hz

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