The Simrad EK80 is the natural choice for modern research vessels and environmental monitoring installations requiring high quality scientific
data for resource management and cutting edge research.
The EK80 supports hull mounting transducers, but it is also well suited for portable use. Pulses sweeping over a wide frequency band
(FM) and the traditional discrete frequencies (CW) are available. Wide band sweeps provide long range without compromising
target resolution. Continuous frequency responses over a wide band improve target identification and discrimination. Split
beam calibration is implemented for both FM and CW modes.
Real time echo integration and target strength analysis in an unlimited number of layers is provided as well as storage of
raw data for replay or analysis in one of several post-processing software packages. Several post-processing alternatives
are available for survey analysis and reporting.
By means of a common and well documented RAW data format, EK80 data can be collected and integrated across a variety of acoustic platforms.
The Simrad EK80 can operate a large number of frequencies simultaneously ranging from 10 to 500 kHz. A wide selection of high quality accurate
transducers is available.
The EK80 uses Microsoft® Windows® operating system. It can operate with single and/or split beam transducers, and provides you with a dedicated built-in application
for calibration. The EK80 is specifically suited for permanent installation onboard a research vessel. It is still compact and a natural choice for
portable use.
The Simrad EK80 is well suited for a number of applications:
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Assessment of fish biomass and distribution |
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Species identification and discrimination |
The EK80 echo sounder system is modular. You can assemble any combinations of transceivers and transducers to fit your purpose. A typical configuration can comprise the following units:
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Transceiver (One or more) |
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Transducer (One or more) |
The EK80 system can operate with several transceiver types. This includes relevant hardware for acoustic Doppler current profiling (ADCP) operation.