CEE - Model USV -Remotely-Operated Hydrographic Survey Boat
The Next Generation remotely-operated hydrographic survey boat with unmatched usability, exceptional design, survey-grade construction and high quality instrumentation. CEE-USV is a state of the art, high-performance survey boat incorporating a single beam echo sounder, GNSS positioning, live video, and on-board data management. A high bandwidth radio link to the dedicated CEE-LINK™ shore station allows the operator to see precise bathymetric survey results in real time.
Since 2011, CEE HydroSystems has been working with USVs and recognised the challenges users face. Multiple on-board components and numerous critical data communication settings present a significant risk of downtime through equipment setup issues. The CEE-USV™ is designed to eliminate these challenges. The unique CEE echo sounder technology reduces the potential for field problems: all components are integrated and installed in a single enclosure, simply turn on the power and start surveying – even when using a local RTK base station. The removable echo sounder and positioning system is fully interchangeable for manned boat surveys.
With a network (Ethernet) data link accessible through a shore laptop internal WiFi or the dedicated long range CEE-LINK™ shore radio module, data telemetry requires no user management. As soon as the USV data module is powered-up, the survey data are ready on the shore for acquisition. For security and flexibility, all survey data – position, bathymetry, and quality control information – are recorded on-board for complete redundancy, ready to be directly imported into survey software as needed.
With the CEE-PILOT™ robotic control module, bathymetric surveys can be completed with spectacular line-following results for premium survey deliverable accuracy and credibility. The integrated CEE-USV™ is simultaneously the most advanced and easiest-to-use remotely-operated single beam survey boat on the market.