JW Fishers Side Scan Sonar

Side scan sonar is one of the most effective tools for underwater exploration because it can search a large area quickly and produce a detailed picture of anything on the bottom, regardless of water clarity. JW Fishers sonars represent a major price/performance breakthrough in low-cost side scan systems. Fishers offer two different frequency side scan systems; the SSS-600K or the SSS-1200K and a dual frequency system consisting of both frequencies. The SSS-600K side scan produces excellent resolution images when scanning with a 10 meter to 75-meter range setting. The SSS-600K is great for law enforcement, dive rescue operations or any operation that requires a high-resolution image. Soft targets such as drowning victims, evidence recovery and bottom mapping are various capabilities. The SSS-1200K is produces very high-resolution images at ranges up to 25m (50m swath). This very high frequency sonar can show very small, and very soft targets in high detail. The limitation of the 1200K is only it’s shorter range as compared to lower frequency side scans.