Specifications for BSS+5
Sediment Mapping System
 BSS+ is a hydrographic survey and
sub-bottom profiling system with navigation system and PC computer contained in
a single unit. Major included components are an Intelligent Depth Sounder (IDS),
digital sub-bottom profiler, differential GPS Receiver (DGPS), beacon receiver,
navigation computer, and daylight visible display.
The BSS+5 is designed for sub-bottom profiling from small
boats by including all components in a single portable waterproof case and
operating from a 12 volt car battery. Surveying can commence with the BSS+, a
battery and a boat. All survey and post-processing software is included. HYPACK
by Coastal Oceanographics can be installed as the navigation software. The 200
kHz Intelligent Depth Sounder provides “paperless” electronic recording.
The 4 additional simultaneous operating frequencies create a sub-bottom
profiling capability. Depth and sub-bottom data is digitized at a 100 kHz rate
with 16 bit resolution for 0.75 cm resolution and discrimination of 65,536
levels of echo amplitude.
DEPTH SOUNDER SPECIFICATIONS:
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Software
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SDIDEPTH
data acquisition and in-the-field data analysis and replay
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#
of Ranges
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6
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Ranges
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0
to 7.5 m through 0 to 300 m (0
to30 foot through 0 to 1000 foot)
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Minimum
Depth
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1.2
feet (0.5 meter) standard, 8” (0.2 m) optional dual transducer
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Transmit
Power range
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2
watts to 1,200 watts settable (auto set for depth range)
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Depth
Sounder Frequency
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200
kHz (operator settable +/- 10%)
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Beam
Pattern
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9-degree
standard, 3-degree optional (200 kHz)
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Resolution
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0.75
cm irrespective of range
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Sampling
rate
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100
kHz
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Data
Recording
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100%
of digitized echo stored i.e. “Paperless” recording
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Depth
Units
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Meters,
Feet, Fathoms
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Speed
of Sound
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Fresh,
Salt, or settable 1400 TO 1600 m/s
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Operator
Settable Inputs
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Tide,
Draft, heave, blanking, keel alarm, NMEA standard DGPS data format
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Zoom
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Operator
continuously selectable
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Tracking
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Automatic,
settable and fixed with re-digitizing in playback
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Tracking
gates
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0.1,
0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 (m, ft., ftm.)
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Data
Format
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ASCI
and binary files compatible with HYPACK, SURFER, Autocad and GIS
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Navigational
data
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Stored
with every depth sounding
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Acquisition
Parameters
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Stored
with every depth sounding
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Multi-Frequency
Sub-bottom Profiler Specifications
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Acquisition
Software
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SDIDEPTH
data acquisition and in-the-field data analysis and replay
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Processing
Software
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DEPTHPIC
allows processing of multiple sub-bottom layers into GIS, HYPACK, Autocad
and Surfer compatible ASCII text formats
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#
frequencies
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4
plus depth sounder
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Available
Frequencies
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3.5kHz,
4kHz, 12 kHz, 24 kHz, 48 kHz, 50 kHz
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#
of Ranges
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6
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Ranges
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0
to 7.5 m through 0 to 300 m (0
to30 foot through 0 to 1000 foot)
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Minimum
Depth
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1.5
feet (0.5 meter)
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Transmit
Power range
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6
watts to 1,500 watts settable (auto set for depth range)
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Receiver
Gain settings
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1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128x
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Digitizer
ranges (volts)
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+/-
1.25, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0
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Beam
Pattern 48 kHz
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20
(degrees)
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Beam
Pattern 24 kHz
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30
(degrees)
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Beam
pattern 12 kHz
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60
(degrees)
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Beam
Pattern 4 kHz
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90
(degrees)
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Resolution
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0.75
cm ( 100 kHz digitization rate) or 1 wavelength (before De-convolution)
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transmit
Wavelength
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1
through 128 (cycles)
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Depth
Units
|
Meters,
Feet, Fathoms
|
|
Speed
of Sound
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Fresh,
Salt, or settable 1400 TO 1600 m/s
|
|
Operator
Settable Inputs
|
Tide,
Draft, heave, blanking, keel alarm, NMEA standard DGPS data format
|
|
Zoom
|
Operator
continuously selectable
|
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Primary
Depth Digitizing Frequency
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Any
of Depth or Sub-bottom Frequencies
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Tracking
|
Automatic,
settable and fixed with re-digitizing in playback
|
|
Tracking
gates
|
0.1,
0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 (m, ft., ftm.)
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Data
Format
|
ASCI
or binary compatible with HYPACK, SURFER, Autocad
and GIS
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Navigation
DGPS SPECIFICATIONS:
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Receiver
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Internal Novatel OEM4 12 channel L1 DGPS Standard
Upgradeable 24 Channel
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GPS Antenna
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Active patch integral DGPS L1 (optional L1/L2 upgrade)
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Beacon Antenna
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Active patch AM LF
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Accuracy
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sub-meter standard (Upgradeable to 1-2 cm Kinematic )
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Beacon receiver
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integral 2 channel auto tracking (USCG compatible)
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Alternate Diff. Inputs
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Optional Omn
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COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS:
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Computer
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Windows ME running at 1.2 GHz or higher
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Ports
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2 serial, 1 parallel, 2-USB2 (optional Gbyte LAN, IEEE1394
Firewire)
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Memory
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256 mByte upgradeable to 512 mByte
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Keyboard/Mouse
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Waterproof backlit tactile keyboard, waterproof joystick/
four button
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Data Storage
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20 gByte Hi G shock standard (40,or 60 gByte optional with
dual drives)
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Data Transfer
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USB 1.2 mByte FDD, USB external CD drive and USB2.0 Jump
Drive
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Environmental
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water tight splash proof, marine aluminum and plastic with
stainless steel hardware
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Display
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daylight visible, NVIS compatible, waterproof, armored
window, o-ring sealed
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Future upgrades
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Replaceable
computer board, memory and Hard drive
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Case Dimensions
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53 L 43
W 22 H cm ( 21”L
17” W 9” H )
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Case Weight
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30 lbs.
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