The use of remotely operated Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV’s) has become easy accessible since the introduction of the Teledyne Oceanscience Z-Boat, a versatile solution for a wide range of applications. In this session we will take a closer look at the various hydrographic applications and the advantages of using an unmanned system.
2. Geometius BV is a specialist in supplying equipment and
systems for hydrographic and oceanographic
applications, location/positioning, land survey and
geographical applications.
Primarily known for our Trimble distributorship we also
offer complete hydrographic solutions like remote
operated boats as well as dedicated oceanographic
sensors and software.
Company profile
11. Combined UAV and ASV Survey
YouTube: Teledyne Oceanscience Z Boat with eBee Drone Surveying
12. Unmanned Boat
What problems does it solve?
• Easy to deploy, rapid data acquisition
• Difficult accessible locations
• Shallow water
• Low cost alternative for traditional hydro surveys or repeatable surveys
• Remove personnel from harmful situations and conditions (safety)
• Flexibility, one platform for multiple applications
13. Where are they used?
1. Mining
2. Inland surveys
3. Discharge
4. Industrial water
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Unmanned Boat
14. Unmanned Boat
Why not use an unmanned boat ?
• Limited survey time (batteries)
• Limited space and payload for equipment
• Limited conditions (waves, current)
• Be aware: Hydrography is a profession !
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15. Founded:
1998; acquired by Teledyne in October 2014
Employees: 25
Locations: Carlsbad, California
Products:
Premium supplier of:
Remote Hydrographic Survey Boats
Remote and Tethered ADCP Surface
Deployment Boats
Underway Profiling Systems (CTD/SV)
Seafloor Platforms for ADCP’s
Oceanscience
16. Products: Surface and Tethered Vehicles
Remotely Operated Autonomous Surface Vehicles(ASVs)
• Z-Boat 1800
• Standard package
• Odom Hydrographic MBES integration with ruggedized package
• Sensor neutral ruggedized package with swappable sensor well
• Primary Markets: mining, land surveyors, Department of Transportation
• Future Markets: Search and Rescue with Imaging instruments
• Q-Boats
• Remotely-Operated Boat for ADCP’s
• Primary Markets: Hydrologic offices
• Riverboat
• Deploys Doppler sonars in Streams and rivers
• Primary markets: USGS, Government waterway authorities
17. Inland survey
• Subsea engineering sites: debris surveys,
geohazard, slope stability, and bathymetry
• Near oil rigs – keeps the boat away from
the installation
• Search and salvage
• Industrial water ponds
Mining
• Tailings Pond Measurements
• Mine countermeasures (MCM)
• Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
Discharge
• Velocity Measurements
• Physical Oceanography
• Geophysics
Oceanographic Coastal Survey
Markets
21. • Single beam Survey
Hydrographic applications
Bathymetry
22. • Multi beam Survey
Bathymetry
Hydrographic applications
23. drone upgrade module for laser-straight survey lines and precise
positioning for large area or repeating surveys.
• Autonomous Waypoint Navigation
Hydrographic applications
Bathymetry