EvoLogics SONOBOT 5 Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Vehicle Installation Guide

: June 8, 2024
: EvoLogics

Table of Contents

EVOLOGICS SONOBOT 5: MODULAR DESIGN FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
THE SONOBOT 5 SYSTEM
EVOLOGICS SONOBOT 5 SYSTEM
NEW: OBJECT RECOGNITION
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

EvoLogics SONOBOT 5 Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Vehicle

EVOLOGICS SONOBOT 5: MODULAR DESIGN FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

High-precision measurements and recordings

different GNSS-options available (DGPS with/without RTK,laser tracking over a total station as well)
Sonars: single-beam echo sounder, multibeam echo sounder, side-scan sonar (in variable configurations according to customer needs)
HD camera for navigation support, photo- and video recordings

Flexibility

Rapid system deployment, excellent maneuverability and area coverage thanks to powerful and efficient drives
Special system software for planning, execution and evaluation of the survey
Communication over a redundant mesh network enables work with/without a WLAN station, including integration of additional modules (laser tracking) without any configuration effort

Versatility

Autonomous and radio controlled operation modes
Direct Wi-Fi communication with redundant link or GPRS/UMTS
Mission planning includes settings for sonar parameters
Configurable data output

Robustness

Built from seawater-resistant robust materials (basalt laminate, stainless steel, plastic)
Suitable for operations in industrial waste waters
PC for fi eld operations
On-board data logging, wireless transmissions on demand
Transport case, suitable for air transport

Easy handling

Assembly completely without tools
Can be handled by a single person
Fits into a car trunk compartment for transport

THE SONOBOT 5 SYSTEM

EVOLOGICS SONOBOT 5 SYSTEM

The Sonobot uncrewed surface vehicle is a system platform, tailored to the needs of hydrographic surveying in inland waters. With highest precision, it carries out both the classic bathymetry and side-scan sonar imaging. The Sonobot is a very light and modular measuring system that can be flexibly adapted to the needs of a particular application.
EVOLOGICS SONOBOT 5 SYSTEM

Autopilot-integrated measuring system and a dedicated software package enable
highly effective deployments of the Sonobot system.

The Sonobot is primarily used for 3D mapping, estimations of water body volumes, to determine sediment inputs or displacement of sediments. As an autonomous system, the vehicle can reveal changes in the shipping routes over time. It can be used to detect objects that pose a safety threat to people and infrastructure.

During search operations, objects and people can be located quickly: the vehicle enables targeted recovery work, reducing time and effort for rescue personnel and divers.

Hydrographiс surveys

Bathymetry and seafloor imaging in ports, harbors and inland waters

Search and recovery

Locating objects, such as archeological artifacts, wrecks, missing persons etc

Survey missions

Exploring shallow waters, natural reserves, fl ooded, restricted or hard-to reach areas

Monitoring

Regular examinations of underwater infrastructure

Security

Special versions for maritime and seaside security missions available upon request

NEW: OBJECT RECOGNITION

Object recognition is an advanced new feature for EvoLogics Sonobot: the AI- based system is an extra module that runs directly onboard the vehicle and analyses raw sidescan sonar or video camera output.
Objects of interest are detected and visually highlighted in the operator’s control software onshore – all live during the mission

A cloud-based ecosystem around the new OR system provides users with regular updates and new detectable object classes. It also allows uploading user datasets for the system to be trained for new object types upon request.

SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS

VEHICLE TYPE	Catamaran
DIMENSIONS	Height: 805 mm (construction) Width: 920 mm

Length: 1300 mm

DRAFT| 120 mm (propeller over keel line) with weed guard
WEIGHT| < 27 kg
TRANSPORT| complete system in one transport case, fold-out no-tools assembly
IP RATING| IP 68 for all system components
SYSTEM COMPONENTS| Sonobot USV, field-PC with software, remote corgrol, WLAN- station with tripod and antenna

OPERATION

COMMUNICATION| Mesh-network 2,4 GHz WiFi and 868 MHz redundant (915 MHz available) enable permanent control for real-time navigation and measurement data collection
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WLAN RANGE| Up to 1,5 km (with omnidirectional antenna), up to 2,5 km (with directional antenna)
OPERATING RANGE| >30 km at 1 m/s speed in water
SURVEY SPEED| 0.5 to 1,5 m/s, maximum speed 5 m/s
OPERATING TIME| Up to 9 hours with one battery pock, additional battery packs available
WIND/ WAVES| up to 5 Bft without breaking waves
CONTROL| Manual control and mop-based navigation, autopilot for autonomous operation, Radio-Silent Mode

SONARS

ECHOSOUNDER| EvoLogics broadband single-beam echsounder 200 kHz – standard; 80 kHz and 400 kHz options available
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SIDE-SCAN SONARS| EvoLogics 700 kHz with integrated 1 MHz echosounder – standard; 300 kHz and 1,2 MHz side-scan sonar options available
MULTIBEAM ECHOSOUNDER| IMAGEN EX 270 kHz

POSITIONING

GNSS| Integration of OEM-Boards, DGPS for all global satellite systems, and frequency bonds with high number of channels and high accuracy available
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RTK| Reference service over GSM/LTE or Base/Rover, EGNOS
TOTAL STATION| Mirror reflector and total station for positioning without GNSS optionally available

FIELD-PC/SOFTWARE

RUGGED TABLET	Robust, bright, long battery life, with pre-configured software
SOFTWARE	Software and GUI are designed for working with the Sonobot and are

also available without a PC

CAMERA

FRONT VIEW CAMERA| Fully integrated HDTV network camera with data storage for photo- and video recordings. Underwater camera option available
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TRANSPORT

CASE	Robust case for long-term industrial use
OUTER CASE DIMENSIONS	1532 x 585 x 514 mm
TOTAL SYSTEM WEIGHT	ppr. 60 kg

For pricing and configuration information contact us at sales@evologics.de or call +49 30 4679 862 – 0
Specifications subject to change without notice. © EvoLogics GmbH – October 2021

MISSION PLANNING
The measurement grid