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Old 04-07-2008, 02:15   #16
exfishnz
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Here's another unit from Farsounder. They claim it'll see a container @ 1000'

3D Forward Looking Sonar for Obstacle Avoidance

Edit: apparently the unit is $60k USD, maybe we'll give it a miss

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Old 04-07-2008, 02:48   #17
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Forward seeking sonar

Yes there is alot on the net about these forward seeking sonar. I have heard that the interphase models are pretty good. The latest are very reliable and proven from a guy in Picton. This model Interphase: V90 se . It would be of interest to know of anybody whom is using any of these devices. 1200ft forward seeking is pretty good by what they say. Do they really work or is it just talk? Maybe this topic should be in another Thread but not sure what area on this forum.
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Old 04-07-2008, 03:50   #18
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Do they really work or is it just talk?
Apart from what I've already posted, I'm gonna try & trawl up some more data (eg: real usage reviews) on 'em & post back later. Am keen on hearing further data from Wheels about the probs with older models etc.

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Maybe this topic should be in another Thread but not sure what area on this forum.
As the OP - I'm pretty cool with it (& I don't wanna create more work for Sir Wheels ) Also, its related to attempting to detect/avoid containers etc.
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