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ME120 USV

Modular carbon-fiber catamaran USV for hydrographic survey and water quality monitoring in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, harbors and nearshore waters.

Description

The ME120 is a modular catamaran USV for hydrographic survey, water quality monitoring and multi-payload operations in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, harbors and nearshore waters. A detachable design allows quick transport.

Key features

  • Carbon-fiber hull; dual electric thrusters with ducted propellers; lithium polymer battery
  • 60 kg payload and 0.45 m draft
  • Camera and millimeter-wave radar (50m) for obstacle avoidance
  • Payload options include compact multibeam and single-beam echo sounders, RTK GNSS, INS/MRU, multi-parameter water quality probes, imaging and side scan sonar, sound velocity sensors and an optional ADCP

Applications

Hydrographic survey and water quality monitoring in inland and nearshore waters, operating in Sea State II.

Specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H)2.5 x 1.4 x 0.7 m
Weight160 kg (without the lifter)
Draught0.45 m
Max. speed10 kn
Endurance8 h @ 4 kn
Payload capacity60 kg
PropulsionDucted propeller
Battery50AH, 4 units
Operation sea stateSea State II

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