BSS+

Specialty Devices, Inc.

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BSS+ Depth and Sediment Mapping System

Depth and Sub-bottom data in one system!

SDI’s BSS+ is ideal for surveying in shallow water, harbors, and waterways and pre- and post-dredge applications. It is a simple-to-operate, complete hydrographic survey and sub-bottom profiling system contained in a single portable splashproof unit. The system includes an Intelligent Depth Sounder (IDS), a true digital sub-bottom profiling capability, a differential GPS receiver (DGPS), a reference receiver, a navigation computer, a TFT color display, survey software and rapid data playback and review software. IDS is a full survey grade depth sounder that digitizes the echo to 16-bit resolution and stores the full digital record on hard disk. IDS provides playback with high resolution and detail.

65,536 shades of gray are digitized versus a maximum of 16 shades typical of paper records. The depth resolution is maintained regardless of the depth range. DEPTHPIC and SDIDEPTH software provides convenient replay and reprocessing of hydrographic data without hand digitizing or scaling of position. Navigation data and all other collection parameters are saved with all depth soundings. Positions, events and operator annotations are exchanged between HYPACK and SDIDEPTH programs. DEPTHPIC and SDIDEPTH software provide convenient replay and reprocessing of hydrographic data without hand digitizing or scaling of position. Navigation data and all other collection parameters are saved with all depth soundings. Post-processing with DEPTHPIC saves XYZ data in ASCII text format compatible with HYPACK, SURFER, AutoCAD, ArcView and GIS programs for contouring and TIN mapping.

The portable waterproof case and operation from a 12-volt car battery makes the BSS+ ideal for small boat operations. With the BSS+, a battery and a boat, you are ready to begin surveying. All survey and post-processing software is included. The 200 kHz Intelligent Depth Sounder provides the latest technology in high resolution and accuracy with the added convenience of “paperless” electronic recording. The sub-bottom profiling capability adds up to 4 additional operating frequencies to the 200 kHz IDS depth sounder.

Multi-Frequency Composite Showing Sub-bottom Sediment Classification by Color

DEPTH SOUNDER SPECIFICATIONS

Up to five frequencies, ranging from 3.5kHz to 200 kHz, can be utilized to provide depth and fine resolution sub-bottom profiling. Sub-bottom profiling in less than 1 foot of water depth is possible.

See BSS+5 Specifications data sheet for more details.

Software SDIDEPTH data acquisition and in-the-field data analysis and replay

DEPTHPIC post-processing and editing software with multiple file output options

Ranges 7.5 m to 200 m (300 m optional with 24, 28, or 50 kHz)

Minimum Depth 1.2 feet (0.5 meter) standard, 8” (0.2 m) optional with dual 200 kHz transducer

Frequency 200 kHz (operator settable +/- 10%), Options for 24 kHz, 28 kHz, 50 kHz

Beam Pattern 9-degree standard, 3-degree optional (200 kHz)

Resolution 1.5 cm or 0.75 cm

Depth Units Meters, Feet, Fathoms

Speed of Sound Fresh, Salt, or settable 1400 TO 1600 m/s

Inputs for Tide, Draft, heave, blanking, keel alarm, NMEA standard DGPS data format

Zoom Operator continuously selectable

Tracking gates 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 (m, ft., ftm.) Automatic, settable and fixed

Data Format ASCI and binary files compatible with HYPACK, SURFER, and GIS packages,

HYPACK SURVEY, LITE or MAX options.

HYPACK SURVEY, LITE or MAX options. SDI is a distributor for HYPACK software by Hypack, Inc.

COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS

SDI’s hardened computers include armored display windows, marine grade aluminum display housings and non-corrosive impact resistant plastic cases with stainless steel hardware. Display controls and hinges are o-ring sealed and connectors are waterproof or splash resistant.

This computer can be upgraded in the future unlike most laptops.

Operating System Windows Me or XP running at 1.2 GHz or higher

Ports Serial, parallel, USB (optional LAN, IEEE1394 Firewire)

Keyboard/Mouse Waterproof backlit tactile keyboard, waterproof joystick/ button pad

Data Storage 60GB Hi-G shock (80 to 160GB optional with dual drives)

Data Transfer USB CDRW, USB flash drive (both provided with system)

DGPS SPECIFICATIONS:

The SURVEYCASE includes internal 12 channel DGPS receivers with sub-meter accuracy and options for RTK cm accuracy. WAAS and beacon receivers are available as well as radio receivers for SDI’s reference DGPS base stations all internally implemented.

Receiver Novatel or Trimble DGPS (user option)

Antenna Active patch integral DGPS L1 w/ beacon or options L1/L2 or WAAS1, WAAS2

Accuracy sub-meter standard, 1-2 cm Kinematic optional with SDI or user base station

Beacon receiver integral 2 channel auto tracking (USCG compatible

List Made in the USA