Doc. P/N:
WSP-009-008
Version: V1.3
Issue Date:
April 2014
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Navionics to cover almost every part of the world.
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Bottom lock.
Bottom lock provides a traditional bottom lock mode where the changes in bottom depth are
ignored and the bottom is drawn flat. Fish and other echoes are shown relative to the flat bottom
image, enabling better discrimination between bottom fish and the seafloor.
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Computer based profile storage.
A computer-based system means the WMB-X230 can generate and store very detailed seafloor
profiles.
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Map resolution based on depth.
Your WASSP system dynamically changes the resolution of the stored maps to suit the depth of the
seafloor. Shallow seafloor data is stored at resolutions as high as 250mm to give the maximum detail
available, while deep seafloors have their resolution restricted to 4m to avoid saving spurious fine
detail.
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Database management.
The WASSP system uses one or more databases for storing and displaying WASSP data including the
depth, backscatter and water column information. Additional databases can be created at any time
and incoming data can be assigned to any database. Unnecessarily large databases can be down-
sized to save recording space.
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Digital signal processing (DSP).
Using DSP technology, the WMB-X230 can provide an indication of changes in seafloor hardness,
ideal for scalloping, crayfishing, and trawling where you want to understand and locate small
changes on the seafloor.
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160 kHz operating frequency (WMB-3230).
Operating at a frequency of 160 kHz provides high seafloor definition at depths down to 200m.
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80 kHz operating frequency (WMB-5230).
This frequency provides performance down to 500m with a slight reduction in the shallow water
< 60m performance.
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Depth and seafloor coverage.
Seafloor coverage is determined by the beamwidth in use: For a 90 degree beamwidth, the
seafloor coverage will be approximately twice the water depth. For example, 100m depth gives
200m seafloor coverage with 112 beams - every ping. For a 120 degree beamwidth, the seafloor
coverage is 3.4 x depth. For example 200m depth gives approximately 680m seafloor coverage.
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Unique power management system (14 power levels).
14 power levels provide optimal performance over a wide range of seafloor types and water
depths.
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More accurate seafloor - faster.
Profiles 90 times faster than conventional single beam echo sounders, leading to reduced costs
and improved accuracy.
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Future proof technology.
The computer based operating system and BTxR firmware are both upgradeable as new software
features are developed.
