USM MegaTower OTS Sonar Mount (Rental)

The USM MegaTower OTS (Over-The-Side) Mount is a heavy-duty, universal sonar mounting solution engineered for professional hydrographic survey operations. Designed for flexibility, durability, and stability, the MegaTower is ideal for deploying multibeam echosounders, sub-bottom profilers, USBL systems, and other sonar instruments on vessels of opportunity or dedicated survey platforms.

Constructed from marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel hardware, the MegaTower OTS Mount delivers reliable performance in harsh marine environments. Its robust modular design supports a wide range of sonar heads and payload configurations, making it suitable for use with systems like R2Sonic, Kongsberg, Teledyne, and Innomar.

The MegaTower is height-adjustable and tiltable, allowing operators to precisely position the sonar head for optimal acoustic performance. Its over-the-side deployment style ensures easy setup and recovery without the need for through-hull modifications. A quick-lock clamping system and vibration-dampening design contribute to secure, stable operation during survey runs.

Key Features:

• Universal compatibility with major sonar systems

• Over-the-side design for vessels of opportunity

• Height and tilt adjustability for optimal sensor alignment

• Rugged marine-grade construction for offshore durability

• Modular and collapsible for easy transport and storage

• Quick-release clamps for rapid setup and teardown

• Supports GNSS/INS pole integration for complete navigation packages

• Optional mounting brackets and counterweight system available

Whether you’re deploying a multibeam echosounder, side scan sonar, or acoustic positioning system, the MegaTower OTS Mount provides a reliable, field-proven platform for accurate and repeatable sonar data acquisition.