TAS – Towed Array Sonar

GeoSpectrum’s Towed Array Sonar (TAS) is a towed passive critical-angle sonar system. TAS is used to detect submarines, torpedoes and surface ships.

Description

Detection above and below surface
TAS is ideal for both littoral and blue water ASW
  • ASUW missions
  • ASW missions
  • Drug interdiction
  • Homeland security
  • Surveillance and intelligence gathering
Receive
Directional receive array
Passive Frequency Range
50 Hz to 1600 Hz
Diameter
Standard 60 mm or thin-line 45 mm
Length
Based on required frequency coverage
  • Armoured tow cable
  • Slip-ring winch and fairlead
Features

Left-right ambiguity resolution

Options
  • Clip-on or reelable
  • Passive receiver
  • Black Box Pinger Detection
  • Active torpedo detection
  • Post-analysis suite (TruView)