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Sonardyne Gyro USBL: Pre-calibrated USBL and telemetry transceiver

Plug-and-Play Precision for Offshore Survey and DP Operations

Product Overview

The Sonardyne Gyro USBL is a groundbreaking "all-in-one" acoustic transceiver that combines a 6th Generation (6G) USBL head with an internal Lodestar AHRS/INS (Attitude and Heading Reference System / Inertial Navigation System).

By integrating the motion sensors directly into the acoustic transceiver housing and pre-calibrating the alignment in the factory, Sonardyne has eliminated the most common source of error in subsea positioning: the mechanical alignment between the vessel's gyro and the acoustic pole. This system allows you to install the unit and begin surveying immediately, offering accuracy that matches or exceeds permanent hull-mounted systems.

Why Choose the Sonardyne Gyro USBL?

  • Calibration-Free Deployment: No "Patch Test" or CASIUS calibration is required. This can save 12–24 hours of expensive vessel time during mobilization.
  • Eliminates Lever-Arm Errors: Because the motion sensor is co-located with the acoustic array, errors caused by pole bending, ship flexing, and inaccurate offset measurements are physically removed.
  • Rapid Mobilization: Ideal for vessels of opportunity, USVs, and temporary "stinger" mounts where traditional calibration is impossible or impractical.
  • Class-Leading Accuracy: Achieves a positioning precision of up to 0.04% of slant range (with the 7000+ variant), outperforming standard USBL systems.

FeatureGyro USBL 5000 / 5000+Gyro USBL 7000 / 7000+
Operating RangeUp to 7,000 mUp to 7,000 m
Accuracy (System)0.07% to 0.04% of slant range0.07% to 0.04% of slant range
Heading Accuracy0.2° (Std) / 0.1° (Plus)0.2° (Std) / 0.1° (Plus)
Pitch & Roll Accuracy0.01°0.01°
Heave Accuracy5 cm or 5%5 cm or 5%
Operational FrequencyMF (20–34 kHz)MF (20–34 kHz)
Weight (Air/Water)~36 kg / 22 kg~56 kg / 35 kg
Dimensions (L x D)400 mm x 225 mm508 mm x 310 mm
MaterialAluminium BronzeAluminium Bronze
  • Integrated 6G & Wideband 2: Fully compatible with Sonardyne’s 6G transponders, utilizing digital signal processing for robust tracking in noisy environments.
  • Dual-Performance Variants: Available in Standard (0.2° heading accuracy) or Plus (0.1° heading accuracy) versions to suit specific project tolerances.
  • Deepwater Optimized: The 7000 series is specifically designed for deepwater tracking (up to 7,000m) and noisy environments like DP drilling rigs.
  • Enhanced Telemetry: Supports the Sonardyne Messaging Service (SMS) for high-speed data harvesting from seabed sensors at up to 9,000 bps.
  • Versatile Mounting: Constructed from corrosion-resistant aluminium bronze, making it suitable for both temporary pole mounts and permanent hull installations.
  • DP-INS Compatibility: Can be used as a high-integrity position reference for Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, even in GNSS-denied environments.
  • 1768361162_Sonardyne_Gyro USBL_Data-Sheet.pdf

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