Ultra Short Baseline Positioning Systems (USBLs) from Unique Group
Unique Group offers a state-of-the-art range of Ultra Short Baseline Positioning Systems (USBLs), providing precise subsea positioning for a range of applications. USBL systems use acoustic technology to track underwater targets and deliver real-time positioning data. Unique Group’s inventory spans systems from leading manufacturers including Sonardyne, Kongsberg, Exail, and AAE, from compact, portable transceivers to long-range, high-precision systems, ensuring the right solution for the application.
The range includes the AAE Easytrak Nexus 2 Model 2692 USBL System and the Exail Gaps M5 and Gaps M7 USBL Positioning Systems for compact, vessel-mounted tracking; Kongsberg’s HiPAP High Precision Acoustic Positioning System and µPAP Compact USBL for high-accuracy and portable applications respectively; and Sonardyne’s Gyro USBL Transceiver, Mini-Ranger 2, Micro-Ranger 2, Ranger 2, and Scout Type 8024 systems, covering everything from compact target tracking to long-range acoustic positioning.
Key features of Unique Group’s USBL range include:
- Optimised acoustic performance: Some systems are equipped with optimised beacon refresh rates and bi-directional Sigma 2 spread spectrum acoustics for high-performance tracking.
- Built to standard: USBL systems are designed to industry standards and configured to specific client requirements.
- Broad application coverage: The range supports nearshore operations, UXO surveys, search and recovery, structure inspection, site survey and characterisation, subsea structure tracking, and dynamically positioned vessel position referencing.
Unique Group’s USBL systems support deep-water and long-range tracking of underwater targets, including the simultaneous tracking of multiple ROVs, AUVs, towfish, and other subsea targets. Speak with our survey specialists to discuss your project requirements.