Drone Based Bathymetric Survey
10x Faster & 2x Cost-Efficient Acquire seamless bathymetry data of coastal and inland water. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) - drone equipped with Echo Sounder is the best solution especially for hard to reach areas
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Solution Overview
The integrated drone system for bathymetry consists of
a drone (UAV) integrated with Echo Sounder or Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). The full integration is ensured by
adding the onboard computer UgCS SkyHub to the system.
Adding a laser/radar Altimeter to the system enables the
drone to precisely follow the terrain, based on the data
received from the altimeter. The drone's flight is planned
and managed using the full functionality of UgCS.
a drone (UAV) integrated with Echo Sounder or Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). The full integration is ensured by
adding the onboard computer UgCS SkyHub to the system.
Adding a laser/radar Altimeter to the system enables the
drone to precisely follow the terrain, based on the data
received from the altimeter. The drone's flight is planned
and managed using the full functionality of UgCS.
UAV
Echo Sounder / GPR
UgCS SkyHub
Altimeter
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Sensors
1. Echo Sounder
- 450Khz single-frequency or 30-50 / 200Khz dual-frequency transducers
- Maximum depth of 100-200m
- Acquired data-sets: Airborne GPR datasets >>>
2. GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR)
- 52-124Mhz antennas
- Maximum depth of 6-15 meters
- Acquired data-sets: Airborne GPR datasets >>>
Applications
The choise of the sensor is based on its technical capabilities and environmental conditions
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Applications
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Echo Sounder .............................................................. |
Low Frequency GPR .............................................................. |
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Maximum depth
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Up to 200m
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Up to 15m
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Bathymetric survey of tailings dams and ponds
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Bathymetric survey of ponds in open pits
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Mapping the sediments of oxidation and tailing ponds
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Bathymetry of ice-covered waters
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only method for waters covered with ice
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Strong current
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Not possible,
Echo Sounder has to be in the water .............................................................. |
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contact with water is not required
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Mapping water depths and sediments before dredging and
cleaning of ponds, lakes, rivers, and canals .............................................................. |
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River and lake bottom profiling for scientific investigations
and environmental monitoring .............................................................. |
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Underwater inspections for engineering works
(bridge or pipeline crossings) .............................................................. |
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Sludge volume measurements at waste stabilization ponds
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