This year FarSounder has dedicated two decades to developing its unique 3D Forward Looking Sonar (3D FLS) technology. As early as 2001, the company’s founders saw the need for a solution to answer the question of what was currently underwater in front of my ship. This real world problem has since been alleviated with the innovative Argos navigation sonar systems.
“These 20 years have been a fascinating journey. We listened to the market first and focused on delivering a high quality product and great customer service. These principles remain our top priority to this day, ”said Matthew Zimmerman, Founder and Vice President of Engineering. “Thank you to our valued customers and distributors who joined us on this journey and to everyone who believed in us as we worked to create safer oceans.”
Today this patented technology is used in all oceans to ensure the safety of ships. The Argos series navigation sonars are used to detect shoals and obstacles in the water column. There is a wide range of ship types that find these sonars invaluable. With a user interface that displays real-time 3D images in a field of view of up to 120 degrees in navigation-relevant areas, the benefits are many.
Teamwork and creativity are behind all of FarSounder’s research and development. They prioritize working together to come up with new ideas on how to make the oceans safer. “This 20 year milestone is testament to our exceptional team and commitment to maritime safety that has fueled our growth over the past 20 years,” said Cheryl M. Zimmerman, CEO of FarSounder.
As the company looks to the future, it continues to be part of the solution through initiatives with partner organizations such as IHO and NOAA. In addition, innovation is always a priority to advance technology to better serve customers and to encourage all ships to get this historically missing piece of the navigation puzzle.
