SatLab Geosolutions has introduced the HydroBoat 1200MB, a compact and integrated platform that combines the company’s unmanned surface vehicle (USV) system with the HydroBeam M2 multibeam echo sounder.
The HydroBoat 1200MB merges navigation, sonar data acquisition, live visualization, and data handling into a single unified solution.
This configuration allows small crews to carry out geospatial surveys and hydrographic assessments efficiently, with minimal setup and reduced operational demands.
Optimized for fast and efficient 3D underwater mapping in inland and coastal zones, the HydroBoat 1200MB delivers professional-quality performance and dependable results in a portable, ready-to-use form.
The HydroBoat 1200MB is well suited for rivers and reservoirs, mapping of steep or terraced banks, surveying vertical surfaces and structural walls, monitoring sediment flow and maintaining channels, as well as infrastructure checks and environmental assessments.
Streamlined Hydrographic Operations
From initial planning through to the final outputs, the system provides a highly integrated process. The built-in inertial navigation system (INS) supplies immediate roll, pitch, and yaw accuracy with no need for user calibration.
Live 3D Survey Feedback
High-resolution 3D point clouds, bathymetric readings, and side scan imagery are viewable in real-time across various devices — including tablets, remote controllers, and laptops. This enables instant quality assessment and rapid decision-making in the field, without relying on post-survey data correction.
Real-Time Sound Velocity Adjustment Using SPIN™
The HydroBoat 1200MB utilizes Sound Speed Profile Inversion (SPIN™) technology, which delivers accurate real-time sound speed correction without requiring separate sound velocity profiling equipment.
Key Advantages
- Ready in Five Minutes: No need for on-site assembly or calibration. Operated via a simple Android-based control system with real-time preview—fully operational within five minutes.
- Increased Coverage Efficiency: Featuring 512 beams and a 30°–150° swath angle, the system can survey up to 7.5 times more area compared to single-beam options—improving data collection speed, workflow transitions, and processing efficiency.
- Lower Operational Costs: Integrated design removes the need for dedicated SVPs, vessel hire, or extra personnel. With fewer components, minimal training, and faster project completion, overall expenses are reduced by up to 50%.
- Performance in Challenging Waters: Built to carry advanced multibeam systems on a hydrodynamic USV platform, the HydroBoat 1200MB collects high-resolution, dense datasets even in shallow or restricted environments—meeting IHO, CHS, and USACE standards.
The HydroBoat 1200MB offers a compact and reliable approach to subsea geospatial surveys and hydrographic work. With rapid setup and real-time 3D capabilities, it delivers a complete hydrographic solution in a single, integrated platform.
