EdgeTech 6205s2: Combined Bathymetry & Side Scan Sonar

The 4th Generation Hybrid MPES Technology for High-Resolution Shallow Water Surveying

Product Overview 

The EdgeTech 6205s2 is a fully integrated Wide Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar system. Representing the fourth generation of EdgeTech’s shallow-water technology, the 6205s2 overcomes the limitations of traditional Multibeam Echo Sounders (MBES) and interferometric systems by utilizing unique Multi-Phase Echo Sounder (MPES) technology. This hybrid approach combines multiple receive arrays with both beamforming and phase differencing techniques to deliver the widest, cleanest swaths available in shallow water.

Redesigned for modern survey demands, the "s2" variant is significantly lighter and more compact than its predecessors, making it the premier choice for Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and vessels of opportunity. By providing co-registered, simultaneous bathymetry and dual-frequency side scan data in a single pass, the 6205s2 maximizes survey efficiency while exceeding IHO SP-44 Special Order standards.

Why Choose the EdgeTech 6205s2?

• Next-Gen MPES Technology: The hybrid MPES architecture uses 10 receive elements to reject multipath effects, reverberation, and acoustic noise, providing clean data even in the ultra-shallow nadir and far-range sectors.
• Unrivaled Swath Coverage: Offers a swath sector of up to 200°—typically 3x the coverage of standard beamforming sonars—enabling faster survey completion and safer operation in shallow coastal zones.
• Motion Tolerant Side Scan: The 6205s2 is the only bathymetric system to incorporate EdgeTech's legendary motion-tolerant side scan sonar, allowing for high-quality imagery even in adverse weather and choppy sea states.
• Co-Registered Data: Bathymetry and dual-frequency side scan are perfectly aligned in space and time, eliminating the need for complex data merging and ensuring 100% confidence in target georeferencing.
• USV Optimized: The lightweight polycarbonate and aluminum construction (only 14 kg) and low power draw make it specifically suited for autonomous platforms and rapid-mobilization missions.