Applications

Research

Scientists use hydrographic surveys to collect bottom and water column data which is critical in their research on habitat mapping. A trending focus of research consists in exploring ways to

discriminate seafloor characteristics and sediment as well as targets in the water column.

Industry Needs

R2Sonic’s proprietary, revolutionary Multifrequency mode and TruePix® technologies give researchers the differentiated data they need for these specific types of research queries.

R2Sonic manufactures the only MBES capable of surveying at multiple frequencies (up to 5) in one pass and with one MBES system.

Multispectral Backscatter

TruePix® Compressed Water Column

Multispectral TruePix® Compressed Water Column

Multifrequency Bathymetry

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University Dalhousie

Dr. Craig Brown, pioneer in testing the multifrequency mode for bottom characterization research

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TU DELFT

Using multi-spectrum technology to map with next-level precision

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University of Otago

How New Zealand’s University of Otago is realizing the benefits of the Sonic 2026

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The Vagabond Cruise Part I

Uncovering underwater insights off Ellesmere Island with the Sonic 2026

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The Vagabond Cruise Part II

Combining climate change research and crowd-sourced bathymetry

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Univ. of Bremen & Univ. of Washington

First of its kind scientific project possible thanks to R2Sonic multibeam echosounder

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R2Sonic Multispectral Challenge

At R2Sonic, we don’t just build the best MBES systems, we are dedicated to finding...

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R2Sonic Multispectral Water Column Challenge

We provide multispectral TruePix® data to help scientists with their research

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R2Sonic Multibeam Echosounders

We offer a simplified portfolio of four multibeam echosounders, all with wideband selectable operating frequencies. What sets R2Sonic apart is the ability to customize each sonar with any of our suite of revolutionary technical modes. You can add any of these options to any multibeam sonar at any time. You can upgrade remotely from wherever you are, whenever you need.

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