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Case Study - Baywei M1 Multibeam Point cloud Generator

You don't need to be a Hydrographer to collect this type of data with the Baywei M1 with integrated Applanix INS

No Topside Processor

No Sound Velocity Sensor needed

No Sound Velocity Profiler needed

No Processing software needed

Extremely Portable

1.7kg sonar head, and a cable

That's it.

Its as close to Turn-On and Go as possible

DIRECT OUTPUT FROM THE CABLE IS XYZ

Compatible with CloudCompare, CAD, and others

400kHz

512 beams

130 to 150degree swath

1.4deg x 1.7deg resolution

User Interface is a web-based App.

View point Cloud Collection in real time. Just watch it paint.

XYZ is beign stored.

Ideal for very small vessel of Opportunity, or Small USV's.

Perfect for quick assessment underwater, debris mapping, reconnaissance.

This is an example of surveying a new dam...

Here is the end XYZ Surface result

videos - Single Beam

CEE SCOPE/HYPACK - Very shallow water

CEE HydroSystems made a hardware switch to ultra-low noise components to allow increased signal amplification, and their bottom tracking is continuously being updated. The current evolving methodology relies more on signal gain combined with short pulse lengths to increase precision and overall performance. The result is excellent tracking in very shallow water; reliable, repeatable, and stable down to 4-5" below the transducer! They implement an adaptive blanking feature that works out the minimum measurable depth and allow everything up to that point. So, no need for the operator to enter a manual blanking distance to slice off the ringing. It’s automatic, built-in.

Also, when moving up and down very steep slopes, where historically SBES can get confused and lose intensity and therefore lose bottom detection, the CEE echo sounders maintain continuous tracking up and down steep slopes. Their Kalman Filter helps minimize spurious short-term spiking.

CEE-Echo Basics

All echo sounders are not the same. Avoid reporting false data in challenging environments by relying on the CEE HydroSystems CEE ECHO™ or CEESCOPE™ with full water column echogram for sounding quality control. Using HYPACK or the latest Hydromagic software allows exceptional detail and quality control when using these versatile single beam echo sounders.

videos - USV's

WAM-V8

Sea Trials in rough conditions (SS3)

WAM-V16 USV - Megaswath

Two (2) WAM-V® 16 vessels teamed up with a crewed survey vessel to survey Lake Michigan-Huron on a NOAA hydrographic survey project. The WAM-V® autonomously followed the crewed survey vessel to provide 3x sonar coverage with the same personnel. Lateral and direction-of-travel offsets were adjusted in real-time to ensure proper bottom coverage was achieved.

WAM-V16 USV - Sea Trial

Video of WAM-V-16 maneuvering in a bay

WAM-V16 USV - Sea Trial

WAM-V 16 ASV pier and surrounding area survey using Kongsberg M3 Multibeam Echosounder sonar system.

WAM-V22 USV

Capable of operating Offshore, Endurance up to 70 hours, maximum 20knot transit speed, with 6-8 knot survey speed in SS5 Conditions. This clip is from Bering Sea Alaska

WAM-V22 USV

Capable of operating Offshore, Endurance up to 70 hours, maximum 20knot transit speed, with 6-8 knot survey speed in SS5 Conditions.

WAM-V16 USV

Wow! Wave Rider!!!

Videos - Ping DSP

PingDSP

Ping DSP provides ground-breaking sonar technology with stunning 3D point cloud display. With simultaneous 3D side-scan, 2D side-scan and bathymetry outputs, our state-of-the-art high resolution 3D display provides unique detailed imaging in shallow water environments. Our products offer superior underwater imaging for a wide variety of applications including:

Shallow water hydrographic surveys
Habitat mapping
Shallow water IED mine-hunting (MCM) detection
Port & Harbour security
Marine debris search
Subsea structure surveying/inspection
Dredging operations
ASV and AUV applications
And more!

The 3DSS-DX-450 model has a compact, sleek design, to offer an easy to use, turnkey solution for your hydrographic surveying needs.

Ping DSP - Stunning 3D Point Cloud

Here you can see the stunning point cloud display for our 3DSS sonar. With full water column imaging, the 3DSS identifies objects from the seabed to sea-surface in high resolution and 3D. In this example, anchor blocks and cables from a ferry terminal are clear to see, while the topography of the seafloor is perfectly visualized to observe the changing landscape beneath the surface.

Ping DSP - 3D point cloud side-by-side with 2D

Ping DSP - Very Shallow Water <2.6m

3DSS Sonar playback video showing near shore shallow water (less than 3m) bathymetry, 3D imagery and 2D sidescan all simultaneously collected by the 3DSS. The data set shows a rocky seabed and an incredibly wide swath in very shallow water.

Ping DSP - Canal Video

Ping DSP - Full Water Column

Submersed pilings and walls are visible in high resolution 3D imagery. With the ability to zoom, measure and interpret in true 3D geometry, our 3DSS sonar provides high quality surveys in a variety of environments.

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Case Study - Baywei M1 Multibeam Point cloud Generator

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