MPS series ultra short baseline underwater acoustic positioning system
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MPS series ultra short baseline underwater acoustic positioning system

Accurate positioning and deep-sea tracking

The MPS series ultra short baseline underwater acoustic positioning system is a high-precision underwater positioning device independently developed by Chinese research institutes, mainly used for tracking and positioning underwater targets on workboats. The system adopts a broadband encoded signal system, combined with a high-precision heading attitude instrument, to achieve high-precision ranging and direction finding of targets, supporting relative and absolute position output, and widely used in fields such as ocean engineering, underwater scientific exploration, national defense and security.

The system consists of a sound array, a responder, a main control unit, and display and control software. It has the characteristics of high integration, high reliability, and easy deployment, meeting the complex operational requirements of deepwater, long-distance, and multi-target positioning.

MPS series ultra short baseline underwater acoustic positioning system

Key Features & Advantages

Main Applications

  • Underwater target tracking

    Real time positioning and trajectory tracking for underwater robots, submersibles, underwater targets, and other targets

  • Ocean Engineering Support

    Provide precise positioning for underwater pipeline laying, cable laying, and underwater construction

  • Scientific exploration and surveying

    Cooperate with multi beam, shallow profiling and other equipment to improve the accuracy of underwater terrain mapping

  • Defense and Security Applications

    Used for military tasks such as underwater surveillance, target monitoring, and anti submarine operations

  • Emergency rescue and salvage

    Provide positioning support for underwater search and rescue, black box retrieval, etc

Specifications

 

Comparison of technical indicators of product series

 

Technical Specifications

MPS160-H series

MPS230-H series
Operating frequency

8 kHz ~ 16 kHz

18 kHz ~ 36 kHz

Maximum operating distance

6000 m

3000 m

Optimal positioning accuracy

10cm + 0.5% × slant range

10cm + 0.5% × slant range

Number of positioning targets

≤4

≤4

Acoustic array withstand voltage

1.25 MPa

1.25 MPa

Acoustic array size

Φ330 × 550 mm

Φ330 × 550 mm

Weight of acoustic array (air/water)

30 kg / 12 kg

30 kg / 12 kg

Material Titanium alloy Titanium alloy

 

Comparison of technical indicators for matching responders

 

Technical indicators AT60-Y (integrated) AT20-S (split type) AT30-Y (integrated)
Adaptation system

MPS160-H

MPS230-H

MPS230-H

Operating frequency

8 kHz ~ 16 kHz

18 kHz ~ 36 kHz

18 kHz ~ 36 kHz

Maximum operating distance

6000 m

3000 m

3000 m

Maximum working depth

6000 m

3000 m

3000 m

Power supply method Built in rechargeable lithium battery External power supply/customized cable Built in rechargeable lithium battery
standby time 3 months

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Size

Φ105 × 510 mm

Split structure (cable 1m can be customized) Titanium alloy shell, integrated structure
Weight in the air

9.5 kg

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