Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics, has previewed its next-generation sonar technology, the LSS-1 StructureScan™ sonar imaging module for Lowrance High Definition Systems (HDS), at ICAST 2009 in Orlando, Florida.
The revolutionary new sonar, which will be officially launched in Europe later in 2009, will raise the bar in fish-finding technology. The sonar-imaging module is the world's first to offer anglers a new dimension in underwater picture-like displays - side-to-side plus straight down, full panoramic viewing.
The innovative Lowrance StructureScan features a combination of SideScan and an exclusive new DownScan Imaging™ technology. The new DownScan Imaging feature allows anglers, for the first time, to see submerged detail directly beneath their boats, providing a complete underwater picture in a screen format that is easy to interpret.
Ground breaking features will offer anglers the option to merge Lowrance side and down sonar scans in split-screen to view wide-area surveys and highly-defined detail. The LSS-1 delivers the highest underwater definition ever achieved with crystal-clear views in shallow and deep, freshwater or saltwater - even at speeds up to 30 mph.
"The new StructureScan sonar-imaging module is another revolutionary step forward in sport fishing marine electronics from Lowrance," said Lowrance’s Vice President of Product Management, Greg Konig. "Offering never-before-seen underwater detail, the sonar module is the first and only wide-coverage sonar solution that also delivers a total underwater panoramic picture - so anglers won’t miss a thing. Combine this new structure- and fish-finding tool with additional cutting-edge features available with Lowrance's HDS displays, such as built-in, award-winning 2D Broadband Sounder™, Navionics compatibility with Turboview™, award-winning Broadband Radar™ and the results are truly amazing."
The LSS-1 can also network with the new BR24 Broadband Radar via Ethernet and will feature the best in class cartography and mapping technology, ensuring the ultimate in quality and functionality as standard
Price & Availability:
The new Lowrance LSS-1 StructureScan sonar imaging module, exclusive for HDS displays, will be available for purchase from authorized Lowrance dealers and distributors throughout Europe from November 2009. Details of pricing, availability and further product details will follow.
For more information about Lowrance and its entire product line, please visit www.lowrance.com.
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About Navico and Lowrance
The Lowrance brand is wholly owned by Navico Holding AS, a privately owned, international electronics company. A leader in outdoor recreational GPS electronics and currently the world’s largest marine electronics manufacturer, Navico is the parent company to five well-established brands: B&G, Eagle, Lowrance, Northstar and Simrad. Visit www.lowrance.com and www.navico.com