FORWARD LOOKING SONARS
Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) is a vital tool for safe navigation for any skipper. With seabed’s constantly changing the nautical charts are not able to update at the same rate. This is where FLS is a vital tool for safe navigation.
FLS gives you a live image of the seabed up to 200 meters ahead of your vessel. This allows you to see dangerous obstacles that does not appear on the nautical charts. This is an added insurance to your vessel and FLS will help you avoid taking damage to your hull.
EchoPilot are experts in FLS and have been developing Forward Looking Sonar technology since the 1940’s.
Below is the three different FLS systems that EchoPilot offers.