Optional Enhancements
While the integrated family of NORBIT systems are already highly capable, NORBIT offers additional
products that further enhance their capability. These optional enhancements can be easily integrated
into the existing iWBMS(x) systems. For additional information, please contact NORBIT.
8.1
Obstacle Avoidance Forward Looking Sonar (FLS)
NORBIT’s FLS is a wide beam angle sonar that can be mounted pointing up and looking forward.
This configuration was developed to aid surveyors in obstacle avoidance and marine feature
monitoring in especially difficult navigational conditions. The additional sonar is plugged into the
AUX port on the SIU, simplifying the hardware setup. Please contact NORBIT to learn more about
the FLS.
8.2
Integrated Topographic LiDAR (iLiDAR)
For users that require topographic data to be acquired in
conjunction with multibeam data, NORBIT offers the iLiDAR. The
iLiDAR plugs into the AUX port of the iSIU. Like the iWBMS
systems, all timing and power is handled internally, eliminating the
need for additional cables. The LiDAR is as close to plug and play
as possible. The LiDAR uses 16 beams allowing for up to 300,000
points/sec to be collected simultaneously with multibeam data,
while still only requiring a single network cable from the SIU to the
acquisition PC.
8.3
Carbon Fiber Mounting Pole (PORTUS)
For users that frequently travel with their system and utilize vessels of opportunity, NORBIT offers
the PORTUS Pole. This carbon fiber mount easily packs down into one hard ski case and can be
checked with your NORBIT system onto nearly any commercial flight. The PORTUS easily mounts
to nearly any small vessel of opportunity, and with known dimensions there is no need for the
surveyor to worry about calculating offsets.
Troubleshooting
9.1
Troubleshooting Tools
For some troubleshooting, having the right tools greatly speed up the ability to solve the issue. For
NORBIT systems, methods for interrogating serial and network connections are two of the most
useful software tools.
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