Chasing PING 360 Scanning Sonar

Chasing PING 360 Sonar | Mechanical Scanning Sonar for Low-Visibility Water

The Chasing PING 360 Sonar Kit is a mechanical scanning sonar designed for navigation and imaging in low-visibility water conditions. Compatible with the Chasing M2 Pro and M2 Pro Max ROVs, the Chasing PING 360 Sonar performs full 360° scanning to navigate underwater environments, avoid obstacles, and locate targets — making it widely applicable across inspection, search and rescue, and industrial operations regardless of water visibility.

Chasing PING 360 Sonar Key Features

360° Scanning in Low-Visibility Water

Performs a full 360° scan providing a top-down view of the underwater environment and detailed acoustic images of underwater objects. Scanning range runs from 0.75 m to 50 m with a resolution of 0.08% of range — delivering clear situational awareness even where cameras fail due to turbidity or darkness.

Four Key Underwater Capabilities

• Obstacle Avoidance: Detect and navigate around underwater obstacles in real time
• Target Location: Locate and track targets in murky or zero-visibility water
• Navigation: Reliable orientation and positioning for the ROV regardless of water conditions
• Inspection: Detailed acoustic imagery of underwater structures, pipelines, and assets

300 m Depth Rating

With a depth rating of 300 m (984 ft), this sonar kit is suitable for both shallow surveys and deeper offshore and industrial operations — significantly extending the operational range of compatible Chasing ROV platforms.

Open-Source Software — Widely Customizable

Connects to the open-source Ping-Viewer application for control and data display. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, Ping-Viewer can be customized to suit specific application needs — a cost-effective and flexible solution for professional underwater imaging and data collection.

Technical Specifications

• Scanning Range: 0.75 m to 50 m (2.5 ft to 165 ft)
• Depth Rating: 300 m (984 ft)
• Resolution: 0.08% of range
• Beam Width (Horizontal): 2°
• Scanned Sector: Variable up to 360°
• Scan Speed at 2 m: ~9 seconds per 360°
• Communication: USB (default), RS-485, Ethernet
• Software: Open-source Ping-Viewer (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Compatible ROVs: Chasing M2 Pro, M2 Pro Max, Chasing X