Tritech StarFish 452F Side Scan Sonar System
Features
- Produces crisper and cleaner imagery at ranges of up to 100 meters on each channel
- Can easily be deployed and operated by a single person for real-time digital seafloor images
- 'Plug and Play' system connects to any Windows-based PC or laptop via a USB connection
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
Based on the popular 450F design, the StarFish 452F brings even higher definition imagery to the PC. With half the horizontal beam angle (for twice the resolution) and advanced digital CHIRP acoustic technology developed from the professional underwater survey industry, StarFish 452F produces crisper and cleaner imagery at ranges of up to 100 meters on each channel (200m total swathe coverage). It competes with many larger commercial systems to produce spectacular images of the seabed and includes intuitive software with a variety of data export options.
Easy Deployment
Measuring less than 15 inches long, the StarFish 452F sonar is the smallest towed side scan sonar available. The system is independent of the boat, requiring no fixed installation and making it easy to transport and operate from any vessel. The topside controller connects to any Windows PC or laptop via USB connection for easy operation by a single person. Simply deploy the sonar by hand and tow from the boat to capture and record real-time images of the seafloor below.
- (1) StarFish 452F Side Scan Sonar
- (1) StarFish 450 Top Box
- (1) StarFish 20m Tow Cable
- (1) StarFish Power Adapter Kit
- (1) StarFish Scanline Software CD
- (1) StarFish User Manuals
- (1) StarFish Peli Case
- (1) StarFish GPS Receiver
- (1) StarFish Pole Mount Bracket
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