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This section provides an overview for imaging sonars as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 imaging sonar manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked imaging sonar companies as of December, 2024: 1.Echologger, 2.Thurn Group, 3.Geo-matching.
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An imaging sonar is a device that uses sound waves to visualize the position of objects.
It is used in various fields such as oceanography, geology, underwater exploration, and medical equipment, and is utilized for surveying underwater and subterranean conditions.
Through the transmission and reception of sound waves, it is possible to visualize the location and shape of objects in real time. This provides valuable information in environments where visualization is challenging, such as surveying underwater terrain, tracking schools of fish, and observing tissues in medical applications.
When using imaging sonar, accurate calibration and setting are required. Depending on the surrounding environment and the purpose of use, it is necessary to select the appropriate frequency and resolution of the sonar.
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Blueye, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is a manufacturer of underwater drone technology that enables accessible and efficient underwater exploration. The company offers various products, including underwater drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors, remote controls, and cloud-based data sharing platforms. These products provide benefits such as real-time visual inspection, marine research, and data collection in challenging underwater environments. Marine research, aquaculture, offshore energy, and environmental monitoring sectors use the products for deep-sea exploration and documentation. The products’ user-friendliness and intuitive operation help users conduct underwater operations, facilitating ocean exploration and research.
Satlabs Geosolutions AB is a manufacturer of global satellite positioning (GPS) products and accessories founded in 2014 and based in Linköping, Sweden. The company produces various GNSS receivers, mapping devices, antennas, and software. These include compact GNSS receivers compatible with drone or backpack mounting, multi-constellation GNSS receivers, handheld controllers, SLAM scanners, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) LiDAR mapping devices. Its products are used for power line inspection, topographic mapping, forestry surveys, and volume calculation operations. The company primarily serves clients in the land surveying, hydrography & bathymetry, electric distribution, and engineering sectors.
EdgeTech traces its roots back to 1965 in Massachusetts and currently operates both out of West Wareham, Massachusetts, and Boca Raton, Florida. The company is a manufacturer of underwater technology solutions including sonar, bathymetry, and other technologies. These solutions are often used in hydrographic surveys, retrieval situations, offshore energy, and underwater research applications. Among the company’s product lines are Sonar solutions, custom-engineered products, acoustic releases, and motion reference units. They can be used to survey pipelines, discover shipwrecks, measure river flow, and locate shallows among other uses.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Echologger |
16.0%
|
| 2 | Thurn Group |
12.0%
|
| 3 | Geo-matching |
12.0%
|
| 4 | Edgetech Instruments, Inc. |
12.0%
|
| 5 | DeepVision AB |
8.0%
|
| 6 | Hydrosurvey |
8.0%
|
| 7 | Sea and Land Technologies Pte. Ltd. |
8.0%
|
| 8 | Satlabs Geosolutions AB |
8.0%
|
| 9 | blueye.no |
8.0%
|
| 10 | Acteon Group Ltd. |
4.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the imaging sonar page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Norway
|
1 | 50.0% |
|
Sweden
|
1 | 50.0% |
