Description
The SonarPoint Long Endurance, Extended Depth is a self-contained modular underwater acoustic recording with beautiful audio fidelity of self-noise and 60 kHz bandwidth. This localization system is built for long-term deployments in deep water. It’s designed to continuously record high‑resolution acoustic data while also supporting submeter localization of sound sources.
Key Features:
- Depth rating: 1,800 m depth, enabling deployments in deep ocean environments
- Storage: 8 SD card slots (up to 8 TB) of onboard storage.
- Battery: SPIB‑45 Ah designed for long endurance missions
- Deployment duration: up to ~290 days depending on configuration
- Applications: High - resolution & long‑term acoustic monitoring and underwater sound localization of sound sources for tracking marine mammals or underwater activity.
- Modular, field‑serviceable design: SD cards, batteries, and the hydrophone end-cap can be replaced easily in the field.
Unique feature:
Submeter acoustic localization of underwater sound sources, which allows researchers to track vocalizations and movement patterns.
The system’s large onboard storage and low power consumption allow it to operate for long periods between service visits, which is useful for remote or seasonal marine studies.
Designed for long-duration passive acoustic monitoring, SonarPoint combines large onboard storage, extended battery life, and a modular architecture that simplifies servicing between deployments. Optional external battery packs allow deployments exceeding one year.
Field‑serviceable:
yes. Components like SD cards, batteries, and the hydrophone endcap can be replaced without specialized tools or advanced training.
Maintenance:
Minimal. The system is designed for easy at‑sea servicing, using corrosion-resistant materials, including titanium fasteners and a biofouling-resistant Delrin housing for reliable long-term marine deployments.
Compatible accessories:
Swappable hydrophone endcaps (different gain or frequency response options).
Optional external battery pack to extend endurance beyond one year in some configurations.
Upgradeable / expandable
- Storage: configurable with multiple SD cards (up to 8 TB).
- Battery: endurance can be extended by adding an external battery bottle.
Overall, SonarPoint is built for long deployments, deep water, and easy field maintenance, with modular parts that can be swapped or expanded depending on mission needs.