Product Name: CHITR-M1
CHITR-M1 is a wide-band high-frequency imaging sonar which gives excellent image quality and good object detection ranges. It’s a compact system designed for dual use purposes. Military applications include Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) navigation, marine mine detection, ship hull inspection and harbour security. In the civilian sector, CHITR-M1 can be used for underwater structural monitoring, search and salvage. Compact and low power design of CHITR–M1 enables fitment to light weight class AUVs and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). CHITR-M1 utilizes Ethernet connectivity to establish data and control communication with host computers, using a single data and power cable which can be extended up to 70 meters.
Salient Features:
- Wide 90-degree field of view
- High resolution imaging
- Reverberation suppression
- Low power consumption
- Wide-band processing
- Near-field processing
- User-friendly system with excellent built-in FDFL
- Real-time data recording
- Can be installed on seagoing vessels - manned & unmanned
- Multiple power input options
Application of the Product:
CHITR-MI is a compact imaging sonar which has application in AUV navigation and underwater imaging. The sonar is designed for light weight class AUV and can be configured for obstacle avoidance. The sonar also has use case for bottom imaging as part of mine detection surveys.
Status of the product:
Standalone tests are completed. Limited scale bottom mapping and underwater object detection surveys are conducted in lake facility
Indian Industry partner:
M/s Mistral Solution, Bangalore
Potential for export:
The UAIS system is tested along with imported systems and the performance results have demonstrated that the is internationally competitive product