Airmar Technology: Pioneering Ultrasonic Solutions for Unmanned systems
Airmar Technology Corporation stands at the forefront of developing advanced acoustic adn ultrasonic sensing technologies tailored for unmanned systems,including aerial,underwater,and ground vehicles. In collaboration with Unmanned Systems Technology (UST), Airmar showcases its innovative capabilities, particularly through its ‘Silver’ profile, which emphasizes cutting-edge ultrasonic solutions designed for deep-sea surveying and robust weather monitoring.
Weather Monitoring Solutions for Ground Applications
The 110WX is a durable weather multisensor engineered for stationary applications,such as UAV ground control stations and launch sites. With an ingress protection rating of IPX4 or IPX6 and a design devoid of moving parts,the 110WX ensures dependable readings of wind speed,direction,air temperature,barometric pressure,and optional relative humidity.
For more precise weather data, the 150WXS multisensor offers site-specific measurements, including ultrasonic wind readings, air temperature, barometric pressure, and relative humidity. This all-in-one device integrates GPS for accurate time-stamping and location tracking,along with a compass for true wind data. Its rugged, maintenance-free design makes it suitable for remote installations or as part of a network of stationary sensors.
Advanced Weather Sensors for marine and Land Use
The 220WXH is a versatile weather multisensor designed for both terrestrial and marine applications. Equipped with a thermostatically-controlled heating system, it operates effectively in freezing conditions. Its robust IPX4 or IPX6 construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
This sensor calculates theoretical wind speed and direction based on apparent wind, vessel speed, and heading. With an internal 10Hz GPS and a three-axis electronic compass, it provides essential data on heading, position, speed over ground, and course over ground, while the integrated gyro and accelerometer deliver precise measurements of rate of turn and pitch & roll.
Marine Weather Solutions for Dynamic Environments
The 200WX-IPX7 is specifically designed for marine and offshore applications, providing critical data for operational decision-making in USVs, asvs, and other dynamic environments. Its IPX7-rated construction and absence of moving parts ensure reliable performance even in severe sea conditions.
Similar to the 220WXH, the 200WX-IPX7 calculates theoretical wind speed and direction based on apparent wind, vessel speed, and heading. It also features an integrated compass, GPS, and a three-axis gyro and accelerometer for high-precision measurements of rate of turn and pitch & roll.
Specialized Sensors for Underwater Applications
The 200m Mini Altimeter Kit Smart Sensor is tailored for AUVs, ROVs, and marine robotics. This kit includes a compact transceiver board for installation on the vessel’s electronics chassis and a separate transducer capable of withstanding depths of up to 1000 meters.
This subsea altimeter can operate in either manual or fully automatic modes, with the automatic mode allowing variable sounding rates based on depth, while the manual mode supports configurable rates of up to 10 times per second.
the 200 kHz EchoRange Smart Sensor serves as an ultrasonic underwater depth and temperature sensor, transmitting real-time NMEA 0183 data to a computer via the RS422 standard. With built-in transceivers and advanced digital signal processing, it is ideal for applications such as hydrographic surveying and inspection.
Enhancing the capabilities of the EchoRange, the 200 kHz EchoRange+ Smart Sensor includes a bi-directional NMEA 0183 interface and an exclusive Echo Envelope Developer Option. This feature provides a secondary transmit-only interface using RS485, allowing users to access detailed echo envelope data, which can be visualized as an analog waveform, offering insights into seafloor composition.
Airmar also offers a diverse range of single and multi-beam marine transducers available in various frequencies, suitable for marine surveying, echosounding, and detailed sub-bottom profiling.
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