Threat Detection & Early Warning
Cooling water intakes require uninterrupted flow and security, while complex waterside environments demand precise, real-time threat detection. Our split beam sonar technology, engineered for both environmental monitoring and security applications, delivers unmatched accuracy, automation, and modular deployment for total situational awareness.
Cooling Water Intake Safety & Security
Nuclear power plants and other critical infrastructure with cooling water intakes depend on continuous, unobstructed water flow. BioSonics’ split beam sonar technology revolutionizes intake monitoring, providing real-time detection and tracking of debris, jellyfish, and aquatic life to prevent blockages, reduce maintenance, and ensure operational efficiency.
Our technology is deployed at leading international sites, delivering proven success with some of the world’s largest power plant operators. In collaboration with global partners, we integrate multi-sensor data fusion, advanced modeling, and automation to create comprehensive early warning systems.
The Value of Early Detection
Early warning systems allow plant operators time to execute mitigation plans and avoid costly outcomes or shutdowns. Diverting marine life before entrainment or impingement protects both marine life and power plant infrastructure.
Beyond debris and marine life detection, BioSonics sonar technology plays a critical security role—identifying and tracking divers and UUVs attempting to access intake structures. Precision tracking, intelligent automation, and edge computing ensure that cooling water intakes remain secure from both environmental and security threats.
Advanced Threat Detection in Complex Waterside Environments
BioSonics sonar technology is uniquely capable of detecting and tracking underwater threats in complex, high-clutter environments. While multi-beam sonar provides wide-area surveillance, BioSonics split beam sonar delivers the pinpoint accuracy required for real-time identification and tracking of security threats.
Deployed on vessels, piers, buoys, and underwater structures, our sonar technology fills the critical gaps in waterside security. Whether detecting divers, UUVs, or other unauthorized intrusions, BioSonics enables defense and infrastructure operators to maintain total situational awareness in even the most challenging waters.
