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SPH Drone Multi Beam System

Revolutionary Multibeam Echo Sounding Technology for Drone-Based Bathymetric Surveys

WHAT IS MULTIBEAM ECHO SOUNDING (MBES)?

SINGLE VS MULTI BEAM COMPARISON

Single Beam Echo Sounder (SBES) measures depth at a single spot directly below the sensor, requiring multiple survey lines to cover an area.

Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) returns multiple depth points across a wide swath with each ping, dramatically reducing survey time.

​SINGLE VS MULTI BEAM COMPARISON

MBES VS SBES ADVANTAGES

MBES Benefits
SBES Benefits
Higher resolution bathymetric models
Longer depth range capability
Complete seafloor mapping with swath coverage
Dual-frequency options available
Better productivity - requires fewer survey lines
Less dependent on sound velocity profiles
Significantly better data density/resolution/bathymetric coverage
Simpler operation, more accurate for single points
MBES VS SBES ADVANTAGES

WHY CERULEAN SURVEYOR 240-16 MBES?

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Ultra-lightweight: 790g in air, 145g in water

  • Integrated IMU for pitch and roll compensation

  • 16-beam configuration optimal swath coverage

  • 240kHz frequency for shallow-medium depth

WHY CERULEAN SURVEYOR 240-16 MBES?

COMPLETE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

HARDWARE PLATFORM

  • M350/M400/compatible drones

  • SkyHub + True Terrain Following

  • MBES on foldable arm

  • Integrated GPS/GNS

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SOFTWARE SUITE

  • UgCS Desktop + Companion

  • SkyHub MBES package

  • BeamworX processing

  • Hydromagic support (coming)

DATA PRODUCTS

  • Cerulean SVLOG format

  • LAZ point cloud export

  • Industry-standard formats

  • Professional deliverables

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DATA PROCESSING WORKFLOW

Professional MBES data processing workflow similar to LiDAR processing - delivering industry-standard point cloud products

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Raw Data Collection
Cerulean SVLOG Format

Raw multibeam data automatically logged onboard SkyHub during flight operations

  • 16-beam multibeam data

  • Integrated IMU for pitch/roll

  • GPS positioning data

  • Real-time data validation

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Patch Test & Calibration
BeamworX AutoPatch

Automated calculation of pitch/roll/heading corrections for proper swath alignment

  • Specific data collection patterns

  • Automatic stripe alignment

  • Sensor mounting corrections

  • Quality control analysis

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Final Processing & Export
BeamworX AutoClean

Professional data cleaning and point cloud generation

  • LAZ export as main product

  • Industry-standard formats

  • Automated outlier removal

  • Professional deliverables

SOUND VELOCITY CONSIDERATIONS

CRITICAL FOR ACCURACY

Sound speed variations affect beam geometry and depth accuracy:

  • High velocity estimates: "smile" effect (upward curve)

  • Low velocity estimates: "frown" effect (downward curve)

Recommended Profilers:

Teledyne Valeport SWiFT SVP

(FOB UK)

Hydro-Tech SVP1500

(FOB China)

Sound speed variations affect beam geometry and depth accuracy:

When the measured (estimated) sound velocity is higher than it should be, a flat surface will bow upwards (eg. ‘smile’) and when it’s too low, a flat surface will bow downwards (eg. ‘frown’).

Head Office - Redcliffe,  Queensland, 4020

1300 900 303

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