side scan sonar for SAR operation in low visibility lake

[almog]

HI My name is Felix
I’m disaster preparedness department manager in MDA the Israeli national EMS.
I’m Also ERDI Public safety diving instructor for some of PSD unites in the country for the past 10 y
We are interested to purchase a Sonar system to locate drowning victims in low visibility 0m- 60m depth form our boat.
we are looking for a good reliable product including training package and good warranty.

recommendation will be appreciated

Thanks
Felix
Felix@divepro.co.il
divepro.co.il

 

[FF / EMT]

Take a look at JW Fischer, they design and build products for SAR operations

 

[Sunn]

SSS 600 or 1200 ... quite expensive tool and long experience needed, but really useful

 

[Johnoly]

Take a look at JW Fischer,

The issue is Export Controls on many types of sonar that Fisher's products fall under. And CBP is constantly updating the rules. Even for the OP's friendly country of Israel. Some of the simplest bottom finders, can't be sold overseas.

 

[Jared0425]

I'd also recommend the Klein 3000-4000 systems (including the 3900) along with the Edgetech systems. Edgetech is reaching parity with Klein and can be bought for $44,000 (US).

 

[ThatDogDontHunt]

I know nothing about the topic except that the local RCMP Underwater Recovery Team have successfully recovered the bodies of multiple drowning victims this summer. The attached article includes a picture of their fish: Explorer MKII from Marine Sonic

Search for Calgary man missing in Okanagan Lake now recovery operation - The Golden Star

Oluwaseun Samson Adedeji has been missing since Jun. 18 after jumping into the water near Squally Point

www.thegoldenstar.net

EXPLORER MK II Towed System - Marine Sonic Technology

www.marinesonic.com