"The StarFish, for me, is a must have piece of kit and instantly proved its worth."

Sport Diver Magazine

"The images that StarFish produces are stunning - and the best part is that your course is recorded and can be played back at your leisure later on."

Dive Magazine

TECHNOLOGY > STARFISH SEABED IMAGING SYSTEM

STARFISH SEABED IMAGING SYSTEM

StarFish is a revolutionary side scan sonar system that produces spectacular images of the seabed. Built to a unique, innovative design, the StarFish 450F sonar is currently the smallest towed side scan sonar (towfish) on the market measuring less than 15 inches long! Utilising technology developed from the professional underwater survey industry, StarFish makes high-tech seabed imaging accessible to anyone.

 

STARFISH TOWED SYSTEMS

Tow the StarFish side scan sonar from any boat or vessel to capture real-time digital images of the seafloor below.

Simply tow the StarFish Towed Side Scan Sonar from a boat or any other vessel, large or small, to capture real-time digital images of the seafloor below. StarFish is truly 'Plug and Play' connecting to any Windows based PC or laptop via a USB connection. The simple intuitive StarFish Scanline software makes seabed imaging extremely easy for novices and experienced side scan sonar users alike. Small, light and very rugged, StarFish can easily be deployed and operated by a single person from the smallest of vessels in the most remote locations.

The StarFish 450F Seabed Imaging System consists of the StarFish 450F Towed Side Scan Sonar, StarFish 450 Top Box and StarFish Scanline software. The Sonar connects to the Top Box. The Top Box then connects to the power source and any Windows based PC or Laptop via a USB connection to display, record and playback digital sonar images using StarFish Scanline software.

  1. Starfish 450F Towed Side Scan Sonar
  2. Starfish 450 Top Box (includes USB and power cables)
  3. 20m cable (included with StarFish 450F Sonar)
  4. AC Mains power adapter (supports 110V and 240V)
  5. Customer supplied DC power supply 9V-28V (i.e. battery)
  6. Customer supplied PC or Laptop (with USB port and Windows 2000, XP or Vista)
PDF Document StarFish 450F Datasheet (1.90MB)

 

StarFish 450F Towed Seabed Imaging System. Click for larger view.

STARFISH HULL MOUNT SYSTEMS

Mount the StarFish Hull Mounted Side Scan Sonar to the hull or stern of your boat to capture real-time digital images of the seafloor below as you travel.

Mount the StarFish Hull Mount Side Scan Sonar to the hull or stern of your boat to capture real-time digital images of the seafloor below as you travel. Hull mounted side scan sonar systems produce their best sonar images on calm waters where there is little wave motion and surface chop affecting the boat. This makes them ideal for shallow, inland waters such as lakes and rivers. Our user-friendly StarFish Scanline software makes seabed imaging extremely easy for everyone.

The StarFish 450H Seabed Imaging System consists of the StarFish 450H Hull Mount Side Scan Sonar, StarFish 450 Top Box and StarFish Scanline software. The Sonar connects to the Top Box. The Top Box then connects to the power source and any Windows based PC or Laptop via a USB connection.

Correct mounting of the sonar is essential in order to achieve the best image results possible, and as each hull is different, we provide a flexible mounting bracket to help you fix the sonar to a suitable location on your vessel.

  1. Starfish 450H Hull Mount Side Scan Sonar (and bracket)
  2. Starfish 450 Top Box (includes USB and power cables)
  3. 5m or 20m cable (included with StarFish 450H Sonar)
  4. AC Mains power adapter (supports 110V and 240V)
  5. Customer supplied DC power supply 9V-28V (i.e. battery)
  6. Customer supplied PC or Laptop (with USB port and Windows 2000, XP or Vista)
PDF Document StarFish 450H Datasheet (1.51MB)

 

StarFish 450H Hull Mount Seabed Imaging System. Click for larger view.

STARFISH IMAGERY

High definition image of the seafloor captured with the StarFish Seabed Imaging System.

The latest digital electronics and acoustic CHIRP signal processing techniques used by StarFish combine to offer far better image and range resolution compared to conventional fixed-frequency side scan sonars.

The simple intuitive StarFish Scanline software makes seabed imaging extremely easy for novices and experienced side scan sonar users alike.

The superior high quality images produced by StarFish make it a very affordable low-cost side scan sonar option compaired to many of the larger expensive commercial side scan sonar systems.