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HydroCat™-550

Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Catamaran for Inshore and Nearshore

 

The HydroCat-550™ USV is capable of transiting from inshore to nearshore environments with high-resolution equipment payloads to conduct preplanned autonomous hydrographic surveys. The 5.5m (18ft) catamaran features individually-articulating pontoons, a gimballed deck, retractable sonar pole mount, and independently-actuated electric motors. The vessel can be transported via trailer, programmed to execute missions, and navigate up to sea state 5 conditions with its aluminum hull construction.

 

Key Features: 

  • Wifi Data Communication System
  • Onboard Industrial PC
  • Independent Roll & Pitch Damping / Control
  • Gimballed Payload Bay (Actively Cooled)
  • Remote-Controlled Sonar Deployment

Product Specifications:

  • Length: 5.5m (18 ft)
  • Width: 2.5m (8 ft)
  • Overall Height: 2.3m (7.5 ft)
  • Equipment Payload: 365 kgs (800lbs)
  • Propulsion: Dual Electric Torqueedo Outboards
  • Communication: Wifi Data Com System
  • Computer: Onboard Industrial PC
  • Default Battery Configuration: 4 Batteries
  • Max Speed: 12 kn*
  • Optimal Survey Speed: 2.5kn – 4.0kn*
  • Can upgrade to additional batteries to extend survey operation endurance.

*Speed in ideal conditions. 4 to 18 hours operational endurance at survey speed or 1.5 hours operational endurance at max speed with default battery configuration.

 

Read More:

HydroCat-550™ Data Sheet

HydroCat Video

 

For more information on the HydroCat-550™ USV, contact the team at BlueZone.

 

Key Features

Up to 25-hour mission duration

Speeds up to 4.2 knots

Increased module payload capacity

Search and recovery

Hydrography

Deep sea mineral exploration

Marine & Fisheries research

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