iXSea is a leading supplier of Fibre Optic Gyroscopes (FOG) and underwater acoustics technologies, providing high-tech integrated solutions for navigation and positioning applications in any environment.

iXSea has pioneered FOG technology. Product development includes OCTANS (gyrocompass and motion sensor) and PHINS (Inertial Navigation System) based on proprietary inertial strapdown technologies and also high-class FOGs for earth observation satellites.

iXSea has also pioneered medium and deep underwater acoustic tracking with our GAPS and POSIDONIA USBL (Ultra-Short BaseLine) acoustic positioning systems.

Underwater Acoustic Navigation and Positioning Systems

iXSea develops easy and effective solutions for accurate positioning suitable for marine vessels and remote operated vehicles.

OCTANS IMO Certified Gyrocompass And Motion Sensor

Provides high accuracy true heading in addition to pitch, roll, heave, surge, sway, speeds and accelerations. Designed for use onboard vessels and subsea vehicles, OCTANS is a compact, robust and maintenance-free, low-consumption unit.

PHINS Inertial Navigation System

PHINS provides extremely accurate true heading, attitude, speed and position, thanks to a high-level inertial core, based on fibre-optic gyroscopes. This is coupled to an embedded digital signal processor that runs a Kalman filter specially preset depending on applications.

PHINS is ideal for marine surface applications, for driving multibeam echosounder with high performances even when a GPS (Global Positioning System) drops out, and for subsea vehicles such as ROVS and AUVS control and guidance.

GAPS Global Acoustic Positioning System

GAPS is the first calibration-free USBL underwater acoustic positioning system.

Based on a blend of acoustic chirp and inertial technologies, GAPS is designed to reduce dramatically installation time. The system is compact in size, competitively priced, portable and comes with no compromise on performance.

Posidonia 6000 Underwater Acoustic Positioning System

An Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) system for very deep water or long layback tracking and positioning of multiple underwater vehicles or targets, the POSIDONIA underwater acoustic positioning system operates down to 6,000m, providing high reliability in noisy environments and difficult acoustic conditions.

MT8XX Mini-Transponder Series for Underwater Vehicle Positioning

The MT8xx mini-transponder is the standard beacon for USBL applications. It is ideal for AUV positioning with its small size.

iXSea masters complementary technologies: inertial, underwater acoustics and magnetism. iXSea masters all the technological chain and is able to provide a global system and service for underwater positioning.