FarSounder

FarSounder ARGOS Navigation Sonars allow 3D forward looking at navigationally significant ranges. FarSounder’s systems are the only products on the market capable of generating a true, 3-dimensional image ahead of a vessel in real-time. Operational and reliable at navigationally significant ranges up to 1000 meters (1/2 nautical mile) and speeds up to 25 knots, the Argos Series allows users to navigate safely and confidently. The system software is able to be integrated in many bridge systems.

The ARGOS Navigation Series improves navigation safety by detecting underwater hazards and shallow bottoms up to 1000m ahead of the vessel. These forward looking sonar systems produce real-time 3D imagery providing users with the knowledge to know where it’s safe to navigate. With this patented technology, users are able to travel in unknown and unchartered waters. We understand safety is the #1 priority and at the same time, see the importance of nurturing one’s sense of adventure and enthusiasm for exploring new places.

Painting a Clear Picture of What Lies Ahead

FarSounder’s chart overlay and 3D sonar displays make it easy to quickly understand what lies ahead underwater. Our fast update rate paints the entire 3D image with a single ping eliminating wait time. Over the years, we have developed an easy-to-understand interface giving captains and crew an user friendly real-time picture of what lies ahead on the seafloor and in the water column.

High-tech Sonar Processing

FarSounder navigational sonar systems have a unique phased array technology, which transmits a wide transmission of sound. This allows for single-ping 3D-processing and fast refreshes. As a result, the systems aren’t limited by multipath interference, roll/pitch, surface effects, and ship motion. And with our easy-to-understand technology, navigators can distinguish between the seafloor and dangerous in-water obstacles through the systems’ processing of depth measurement and color mapping.

Local History Mapping™ (LHM)

FarSounder Local History Mapping™ capability gives users the ability to build a 3D map of the seafloor where they’ve recently sailed in the chart overlay view. Navigators will see a color-coded, real-time picture of the sea floor ahead of the vessel, as well as where they have been. Since our sonar has a wide horizontal field-of-view ahead of the vessel, a single pass of an Argos 3D forward-looking sonar with LHM can map a much wider swath of the seafloor than a standard echosounder.

The FarSounder ARGOS 3D FLS are used in a broad range of vessel types providing increased situational awareness for applications such as:

• Whale avoidance
• Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)
• Yachts
• Cruise Ships
• Research and Survey Vessels
• Defense and Government Vessels
• Fisheries and Small Commercial Vessels

ARGOS 350
Detects objects in the water column up to 350 meters ahead of the vessel at speeds up to 18 knots. Ideal solution for vessels from 18 to 40 meters LOA.
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ARGOS 500
Detects objects in the water column up to 500 meters ahead of the vessel at speeds up to 20 knots. Ideal solution for vessels from 30 to 50 meters LOA.
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ARGOS 1000
Detects objects in the water column up to 1000 meters ahead of the vessel at speeds up to 25 knots. Ideal solution for vessels over 40 meters LOA.
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