Chasing Ping 360 Sonar Kit for M2 Pro

Chasing PING 360 Sonar Kit for M2 Pro – 360° Mechanical Scanning Sonar for Low-Visibility Navigation

This Chasing PING 360 Sonar Kit is designed exclusively for the Chasing M2 Pro. It provides mechanical 360-degree scanning and high-resolution acoustic imaging to support navigation and inspection in low-visibility water conditions. The kit also supports obstacle avoidance, location targeting, navigation, and inspection tasks, and includes an open-source software interface for integration with ROV workflows.

Key uses and benefits

The PING 360 Sonar Kit helps you operate the M2 Pro where vision is limited. Use it to:

• Perform obstacle avoidance in turbid or dark water.
• Locate and target objects or features underwater for inspection or recovery.
• Navigate complex underwater environments using 360° acoustic scans.
• Inspect structures and areas that are otherwise hard to see with cameras alone.

How it works

The sonar performs mechanical scanning to create a full 360-degree acoustic image. It delivers high-resolution results at short and long ranges, and it connects to systems through an open-source software interface. This combination makes it suitable for ROV-based underwater acoustic imaging, providing actionable data for piloting and inspection tasks.

Detailed features

• 360° scanning: Variable scanned sector up to a full 360 degrees to give comprehensive situational awareness.
• Long-range capability: Maximum detection up to 50 m (165 ft) for imaging and navigation in low-visibility conditions.
• Short-range precision: Minimum range as close as 0.75 m (2.5 ft) with high range resolution for near-field detail.
• High resolution: Range resolution improves from 4.1 cm at 50 m to 1.6 mm at 2 m, enabling both broad scans and fine-detail imaging.
• Pressure rated: Built for operations down to 300 m (984 ft) depth rating.
• Open-source interface: Provides software access for integration with ROV control and imaging workflows.
• Designed for Chasing M2 Pro: Compatibility with the M2 Pro ensures straightforward installation and use on that platform.
• Scan speed options: Scan speed varies with range—faster at close range and slower at maximum range to balance detail and coverage.

Technical specifications

Compatibility and integration

The PING 360 Sonar Kit is made specifically for the Chasing M2 Pro platform. It includes an open-source software interface so users can integrate sonar data into ROV control systems and imaging pipelines. This makes the kit suitable for operators who need acoustic imaging alongside camera feeds.

FAQ

Question: What tasks is the PING 360 Sonar Kit best suited for?

Answer: It is best suited for obstacle avoidance, location targeting, navigation, and inspection in low-visibility water conditions, as stated in the product information.

Question: How far and how deep can the sonar operate?

Answer: The sonar reaches a maximum range of 50 m (165 ft) and has a pressure rating for operation down to 300 m (984 ft), enabling both mid-range scanning and deeper deployments consistent with its rating.

Question: What level of detail can I expect at different ranges?

Answer: Range resolution varies with distance: at 50 m the resolution is 4.1 cm (1.61 inch), and at 2 m the resolution is 1.6 mm (0.06 inch), providing finer detail at close range and useful imaging at longer ranges.

Question: Does the sonar integrate with my ROV software?

Answer: Yes. The PING 360 includes an open-source software interface designed for integration with ROV control and imaging workflows, allowing you to incorporate acoustic data into your existing systems.