BATHYDRONE - USV/ASV - VASCO

Operational overview and field deployment

Instrument role in autonomous surface survey systems

BATHYDRONE VASCO USV/ASV is designed as an unmanned surface vessel for hydrographic, bathymetric, and environmental data acquisition. It serves as a mobile platform for deploying and operating marine sensors without requiring a crewed vessel.

Functional usage context

This USV is used to carry and operate various survey payloads such as ADCPs, single beam and multibeam echo sounders, side scan sonars, and auxiliary winch systems. It enables autonomous or remote-controlled data acquisition in marine environments.

Operational environment

The system is designed for coastal, inland, and nearshore marine environments where autonomous navigation and sensor deployment are required. It is suitable for operations in shallow to moderate sea states depending on mission configuration.

System integration role

Within a hydrographic survey architecture, it functions as a mobile data acquisition platform. It integrates navigation systems, survey sensors, telemetry links, and mission control software to execute predefined survey routes and collect georeferenced data.

Deployment usage

Deployment involves launching the vessel from shore or support craft and configuring mission parameters such as survey lines, speed, and sensor operation. Once active, the USV autonomously navigates and collects data while transmitting information to a remote control station.

Typical users

It is commonly used by hydrographic survey companies, offshore engineering firms, environmental monitoring agencies, and research institutions conducting autonomous marine data collection and nearshore survey operations.