Introducing the Oceanscience Z-Boat 1250: A Versatile USV for Echosounder Surveys
The Oceanscience Z-Boat 1250 stands out as a compact unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed specifically for single-beam echosounder surveys. Its lightweight design allows for easy transport, deployment, and operation by a single individual.
Innovative Propulsion System
This agile vessel is equipped with a cutting-edge dual-thruster propulsion mechanism, eliminating the need for conventional rudders or steering linkages. It can achieve impressive speeds of up to 2.3 m/s (7.5 fps), making it highly efficient for various surveying tasks.
Advanced Echosounder Integration
At the heart of the Z-Boat 1250 is its elegant echosounder,which features an integrated transceiver that utilizes digital signal processing. This technology enables the vessel to provide real-time depth and temperature readings in the widely-used NMEA 0183 format.
