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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.
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