Exail Gaps M5: Export-Free Compact USBL System

Portable Acoustic Tracking for Shallow to Medium Depths

Product Overview The Exail Gaps M5 is the compact, cost-effective sibling to the Gaps M7. It is specifically designed for high-accuracy tracking in ultra-shallow to medium water depths. While it retains the iconic 3D acoustic design of the Gaps series, the M5 is optimized for portability and ease of international transport, being completely export-free (no dual-use license required for most regions).

Like the M7, the Gaps M5 is an "all-in-one" system that integrates an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) based on Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology. This internal integration means the system is factory-calibrated and requires no on-site alignment, making it perfect for rapid deployment from small boats, USVs, or instrumented buoys.

Why Choose the Exail Gaps M5?

• Hassle-Free Global Logistics: As an export-free system, it bypasses the strict administrative requirements of the M7, allowing for fast shipment and deployment worldwide.
• Master of Shallow Water: The unique 3D 4-hydrophone antenna provides a 200° acoustic aperture. It can track targets horizontal to or even slightly above the transceiver, solving the "blind spot" issue common in traditional USBLs.
• True Calibration-Free Operation: The embedded FOG-based AHRS (Octans Nano) is pre-aligned with the acoustic array. Simply mount the pole, and you are ready to track.
• Compact & Lightweight: At only 14 kg, it is significantly easier to handle than the M7, making it the preferred choice for small-vessel operations and shallow-water surveys.
• Positioning & Communication: Functions as both a high-precision tracker and a robust acoustic modem for bi-directional telemetry with subsea assets.