MBES surveys using UnmannedSurface Vehicles in shallow waters and

restricted areasLt. Cdr. Dominik Iwen

SLt. Paulina Stankiewicz

Hydrographic Support Squadron

of the Polish Navy

Dimensions

Lenght 1,8m

Width 1,0m

Height 1,1m

Weight 50 kg

Draft 0,14 m

Equipment

Navigation POSMV Applanix

Surfmaster II INS (DGPS, SBAS, RTK)

Bathymetry Odom MB II

Performance

Speed 2-8 knots

Battery endurance Up to 4 h

New option for high-resolution ultra shallow water surveys.

Multibeam bathymetry data whereconventional methods are not feasible or safe.

Small size and draft, two person portable.

Data accessible in real time. Remote control and autonomous

mode option.

Launching from shore not

always possible without a

crane.

4 hour battery endurance.

Autonomous mode leave much

to be desired.