Innovative, High-Performance Underwater Sensing Technologies for the Marine Industry

United Kingdom
Impact Subsea
Innovative, High-Performance Underwater Sensing Technologies for the Marine Industry
Silverfield House, Aberdeen Energy Park, Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GD United Kingdom Regional offices
+44 (0)1224 460 850

Impact Subsea is a leading developer of underwater sensing technologies for the marine industry. Our innovative and high-performance sensors are utilized by a global client base in a diverse range of sectors including offshore energy, environmental and oceanographic research, and defence.

Imaging Sonars

The ISS360 range features the world’s most compact imaging sonar, providing an ideal navigation, obstacle avoidance and target identification solution for ROVs, AUVs and underwater vehicles of any size. Utilizing a broadband composite transducer and advanced CHIRP acoustics (Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse), these sonars offer exceptional 360-degree imaging clarity, and can be operated at any frequency from 600 to 900kHz.

ISS360 Imaging Sonar
ISS360 Imaging Sonar
HD Imaging Sonar
ISS360HD Imaging Sonar

The ISS360 provides depth rating options of 4000 or 6000 meters, while the ISS360HD is rated to 6000 meters and also provides enhanced angular resolution and range. Both variants can be equipped with an optional pitch and roll measurement capability based on MEMS inertial sensors.

More information: ISS360 Imaging Sonars

Altimeters

Underwater Altimeter & EchosounderThe ISA500 range of advanced altimeters utilizes cutting-edge acoustics to provide exceptionally long-range measurement at distances of over 120 meters, with an accuracy of 1 mm. The sensors can also be optionally upgraded with our Echogram technology, adding full backscatter visualization for single-beam echosounder capabilities with up to 2000 samples per ping. In addition, an integrated MEMS-based AHRS (Attitude & Heading Reference System) can be added for heading, pitch and roll measurement.

The ISA500 is available in either forward-looking or right-angled configurations, ensuring easy integration into a wide variety of underwater vehicles or towed platforms. It can be provided with acetal or rugged titanium housings, with depth options of 1000, 6000 and 11,000 meters.

More information: ISA500 Altimeters

Depth Sensors

Depth SensorThe ISD4000 is a survey-grade depth and temperature sensor that integrates a temperature-compensated piezo-resistive pressure sensor and a high-accuracy and low-latency RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) probe. Depth data can be provided to ±0.01% or 0.005% full scale accuracy, with multiple options available for range. Temperature data can be provided to 0.1 or 0.05 degrees C accuracy.

The unit can also be fitted with a MEMS-based AHRS (Attitude & Heading Reference System) for heading, pitch and roll measurement. Heading data is highly resilient to temporary magnetic interference, thanks to a built-in soft and hard iron calibration feature.

More information: ISD4000 Depth Sensors

Attitude & Heading Reference System

high-accuracy AHRS for underwater vehiclesThe ISM3D is an advanced high-accuracy AHRS for underwater vehicles and platforms, combining MEMS-based accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers with a powerful sensor fusion processing system. The unit delivers robust heading data with accuracy to ±1° of local magnetic north, and pitch and roll data to ±0.07° accuracy. In environments with large amounts of ferrous metals or other magnetic disturbances, the magnetometers can be deactivated, and heading accuracy can be boosted thanks to a built-in soft and hard iron calibration feature.

The underwater AHRS can be provided in an acetal housing depth-rated to 1000 meters, a rugged 6000 meter-rated titanium housing, or as an OEM system.

More information: ISM3D Attitude & Heading Reference System

Flooded Member Detection System

Flooded Member Detection SystemOur ISFMD flooded member detection system is based entirely on reliable high-accuracy ultrasonic technology, making it easy to deploy via ROV or diver with none of the logistical and safety issues posed by radiation-based solutions. Based around our ISA500 ultrasonic sensor probe, the system automatically adjusts acoustic settings, ensuring that both small and large members can be tested accurately and repeatedly. An optional depth sensor can be integrated to automatically record the depth of each check point.

The system is available with a 100 or 200 meter cable reel, and includes a topside box that enables easy plug-and-play connection for all components. Configuration, data reading and visualization, and automatic reporting are all provided by our powerful seaView software.

More information: ISFMD Flooded Member Detection System

seaView Software

seaView is a powerful and intuitive software package that provides easy data viewing, logging, calibration and configuration for all Impact Subsea sensors. It allows data from multiple sensors to be displayed on screen in real-time, providing an all-in-one hub for controlling complex multi-instrument operations such as ROV surveys.

seaView Software

The regularly updated software provides a variety of useful functionality, including direct viewing and recording of video streams, logging from multiple sensors into a single file with optional GPS data, and custom output string creation.

More information: seaView Software

Careers

We are a rapidly-growing company and are looking to expand our team of talented experts – if you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of subsea technology, please visit our careers page to see if we have a position that’s right for you.

Regional Offices & Locations
Impact Subsea Ltd United Kingdom Silverfield House, Aberdeen Energy Park, Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GD +44 (0)1224 460 850 Contact Website
ECHO81 LLC United States of America 481 S. Jackson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643 +(1) 706 522 3022 Website
ROMOR Ocean Solutions Canada 213 Owen Davis Drive, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, B0N 1Z0 +(1) 902 466 7000 Website
M2Ocean Solutions Canada 115 rue Saint-Germain Ouest, local 1, Rimouski, Quebec G5L 4B6 +(1) 506 449 3109 Website
Seismic Asia Pacific Australia 556 Tarragindi Road Salisbury, QLD, 4107 +(61) 7 3719 3400 Website
Bay Dynamics New Zealand Judea, Taurange 3110 +(64) 212 932 838 Website
ROV Expert France 132 Rue Pierre Simon Marquis de Laplace, 34500 Béziers +(33) 685 350 150 Website
Ocean Metrics GmbH Germany Rosenstraße 9, D-24787 Fockbek +49 4331 8700031 Website
Seascape Subsea BV Netherlands De Hoogjens 22, 4254 XW Sleeuwijk (31) 1833 07900 Website
NOR Offshore Rental Norway Eikeskogveien 54, 5570 Aksdal +(47) 47 47 52 30 Website
OCEAN NET Spain Av. Mediterráneo 135, off.12, 03725, Teulada, Alicante +(34) 654 375 065 Website
MER Marine Technologies United Arab Erimates 27th Floor, Al Saqr Business Tower, 91 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Website
Pan India Consultants India 05, Phase-IV, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana, 122 015 +(91) 1244 013954 Website
Seatronics Pte Ltd Singapore 25B Loyang Crescent, Blk 302, #02-04, 506817 +(65) 6545 7155 Website
Unique System (SEA) Singapore Loyang Offshore Supply Base, 23A Loyang Crescent, Blk 203, #01-02A, 509017 +(65) 6542 1800 Website
SHOSHIN Corporation Japan Ocean Equipment Sales Dept. Nihonbashi Honcho 1-Chome Bldg., 6F 1-9-13, Nihonbashi-Honcho Chuo-ku Tokyo, 103-0023 +(81) 3 3270 5922 Website
Oceasian Technology China 201, Building 6, M+Chuang GongChang, Haizhu, Guangzhou +(86) 020-3110 3726 Website
Shanghai Seaward Technologies China Room 413, Building 2, No. 50, Lane 2700, Lianhua South Road, Minhang District, Shanghai +(86) 021-6405 0257 Website