Unmanned Surveying Vessels (USVs) 

The unmanned survey vessels use echo sounders to provide detailed maps for bathymetric surveys and volumetric calculations. They are constructed of robust marine-grade materials to handle the multitude of environments they may encounter to measure the physical features in the water bodies. They can be outfitted with any of the same hydrographic equipment of our larger vessels. Our custom-built USV “Kraken” can be equipped with our Norbit iWBMS multibeam system for highly accurate, comprehensive data collection, while our Z-Boat 1250 is specialized for fast, single beam surveys.

​Our hydrographic survey specialists are able to access real-time data via wireless connection, to guide the USVs while mapping survey areas. Their unique size and shape mean they can go into areas that were previously inaccessible or hard to reach. Some of these unique access areas include: shallow waters, environmentally sensitive zones, toxic/acidic waters, and areas without traditional boat access. The small size allows for faster deployment and shortens the overall survey data acquisition process.