Wavefront specializes in cutting-edge underwater imaging and navigation sonar technologies for AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles),UUVs (uncrewed underwater vehicles),USVs (uncrewed surface vessels),ASVs (autonomous surface vessels),and towed systems.
our renowned Solstice MAS® side-scan sonar and Vigilant FLS® forward-looking sonar systems are utilized worldwide in both civilian and military sectors, making them perfect for diverse missions that require visibility in underwater environments. From ensuring the safe navigation of uncrewed platforms to providing top-tier sonar imaging with minimal power consumption, Wavefront solutions enhance the operational capabilities of your uncrewed vessels.
Moreover, Wavefront’s Sentinel IDS® Intruder Detection Sonar is deployed globally to safeguard critical national infrastructure, commercial and military ports, superyachts, commercial vessels, and waterfront assets from threats posed by divers, swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs), or unmanned aerial vehicles.
Underwater Imaging Technology
Wavefront excels in multi-aperture underwater side-scan sonar that can be seamlessly integrated into AUVs,rovs (remotely operated vehicles),and towfish systems. Optimized for size, weight, and power (SWaP) to enhance the endurance of unmanned systems, the Solstice side-scan sonar generates images suitable for simultaneous search and classification, as well as Computer Aided Detection and Classification (CAD/CAC).
Wavefront’s underwater imaging solutions deliver outstanding performance even in shallow coastal areas, effectively minimizing noise from multi-path reverberation and enhancing contrast for optimal object detection while reducing false alarms.
Forward-Looking Sonar Systems
Our Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) is designed for navigation and collision avoidance for UUVs and USVs operating in uncharted or hazardous waters. The Vigilant FLS can be retrofitted to nearly any existing unmanned vessel, significantly mitigating the risk of groundings and underwater collisions.
maritime Security Sonar
Wavefront’s Sentinel IDS system automatically alerts users to potential threats to underwater systems and assets, eliminating the need for sonar-trained personnel. This versatile solution can be deployed both as a portable and permanent underwater security measure, utilizing Wavefront’s proprietary SInAPS® technology, which integrates active and passive sonar detection and tracking to safeguard vital maritime infrastructure.
Use Cases
Mapping & Surveying
The Solstice system is perfect for generating high-resolution, detailed seabed maps, which are essential for environmental assessments, nautical charting, oil and gas exploration, and more.
Mine Counter-Measures & Port Security
With a high probability of detection and minimal false alarms, Solstice is crucial for identifying threats, ensuring the safety of ports, maritime facilities, and busy waterways from explosive devices.
Hydrography
The Solstice system is capable of collecting precise hydrographic data even in murky conditions, characterizing underwater features like rock formations and obstructions.
Archaeology & Salvage
UUV and AUV side-scan sonar surveys are ideal for exploring cultural heritage sites, shipwrecks, and other submerged artifacts.
navigation and Obstacle Avoidance
Our forward-looking sonar systems equip USVs, UUVs, and AUVs with essential early warnings of underwater hazards, enabling safe navigation even in challenging environments.
Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS)
Our Sentinel IDS system autonomously detects,classifies,and tracks underwater threats approaching your secured area or asset,such as divers,swimmer delivery vehicles,or unmanned drones.
