Discover NORBIT Subsea‘s WBMS X, an ultra-compact multibeam sonar designed for high-resolution bathymetric surveys, adaptable to diverse marine environments, and trusted by hydrographic professionals worldwide.
Designed as an ultra-compact, modular platform, the WBMS X multibeam sonar adapts seamlessly to diverse operational environments, from coastal zones to offshore sites, ensuring reliable performance even under challenging conditions with significant vessel motion.
Engineered for versatility, the WBMS X provides configurable, high-resolution bathymetric data with a 0.9°×0.9° resolution and sub-10 mm accuracy. Its integrated, field-replaceable sound velocity probe and active roll, pitch, and yaw stabilization ensure data integrity across a wide range of survey applications. Backscatter outputs and multidetect capabilities further enhance its mapping precision, making it suitable for pipeline inspections, dredging monitoring, harbor and lake surveys, windfarm assessments, and USV or UUV deployment.
The system also supports seamless integration with SBG Systems and Applanix GNSS/INS solutions, meeting and exceeding IHO Exclusive Order and USACE New Work standards. Its curved array design combines ultra-compact form with advanced sensing technology, enabling operators to customize performance for mission-specific requirements without compromising accuracy or efficiency.
With its combination of configurability, high-resolution output, and rugged adaptability, the NORBIT WBMS X stands out as a cutting-edge solution for professionals seeking reliable, precise, and flexible bathymetric survey capabilities.
