The WSM 6G directional and omni-directional beacons are used for positioning ROVs, towfish, and other mobile underwater targets. Both the directional and omni-directional beacons utilize Sonardyne’s Wideband WBv2 and WBv1 signals, and can be used in either a transponder or responder configuration.
The compact and rugged design is based on the field proven WSM mechanics and is available in MF Directional and MF Omni-Directional versions. The latest Sonardyne Wideband 2 signal technology has been incorporated, which offers superior ranging accuracy and fast USBL position updates.
In addition to supporting new Sonardyne Wideband®2 signals, WSM6 also supports WBv1, traditional Sonardyne tone, HPR300 and HPR400 channels. The configuration is programmed via dedicated setup software and a serial link. This allows the WSM6 to be configured for use with all of the popular MF frequency acoustic navigation systems.