Canopus is an intelligent seabed transponder designed to support Long Baseline (LBL) and sparse LBL positioning within integrated subsea navigation systems. As part of a broader acoustic positioning ecosystem, it enables accurate distance measurement, communication, and environmental sensing, contributing to reliable subsea positioning solutions. Compatible with USBL, LBL, and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Canopus supports flexible deployment across a wide range of subsea operations, from construction to long-term monitoring.
Engineered for long-duration deployments, Canopus features low power consumption and extended operational life, allowing sustained use with minimal maintenance. Its embedded interface and onboard processing enable efficient configuration, data handling, and communication, while integrated sensors provide additional environmental data for improved situational awareness. With support for multiple addressing schemes, omnidirectional acoustic performance, and compatibility with integrated supervision software, Canopus enables scalable positioning architectures with reduced infrastructure requirements and efficient operational workflows.
Specifications:
| Depth rating: | 4,000 m |
| Precision (mm): | < 10 |
| Autonomy (pings at max sound level): | 1,600,000 |
| Transducer beam shape: | Omnidirectional |
| Acoustic communication: | 500 bps / 8 kbps |
| Data logging (Gb): | 32 |
