Surfbee Flow Finder (Surfbee P/N: SFFII)
This vessel is designed specifically for Sontek RS5 deployment, taking advantage of the ADCP's new form factor and depth range. It offers superior shallow water performance, propelled by three underwater thrusters, and features autonomous lateral movement for unparalleled vessel control in difficult conditions, such as windy, slow-moving irrigation channels.
Key specifications:
- Dimensions: 1.2m x 0.7m x 0.1m
- Weight: 10kg (without batteries)
- Max speed: 1.8 m/s forward, 0.8 m/s lateral (sideways)
- Minimum depth: 0.14m
- Long-range dust and spray proof transmitter (1km)
- ADCP Surfbee App ADCP Gauging specific functions
- Inflatable rugged hull for easy transportation and storage
- Autonomous Bathymetry and mission setup via transmitter app
Designed for High Reliability
The Flow Finder USV combines rugged performance with superior handling for your Sontek RS5 ADCP discharge and bathymetry measurements. It has a top speed of 1.8m/s and moves seamlessly both forward and sideways and adjusts to changing conditions without user intervention. The result is straight cross-sectional lines easily collected by setting waypoints and allowing the vessel to take care of navigation.
Advanced and Precise Boat Control
Take advantage of GPS autonomous gauging, allowing the Hydrographer to concentrate on the data not the deployment. Whether it is moving boat or stationary ADCP measurements using the Sontek RS5 ADCP, the Flow Finder USV allows for waypoint and boat speed setting through the Surfbee App running on the Handheld Transmitter colour screen ensuring reliable and consistent measurements.
Safer and Improved Workflows
The Flow Finder USV presents field measurement teams with a safer way to conduct their work, however it also adds key functionality that improves ADCP data collection technique and thus data quality.
Flexible Options
Both Differential Corrections and RTK GNSS options are offered with shared position data outputs between the USV and ADCP allowing for simplified and streamlined work flows. The Flow Finder hull can be used with its onboard GNSS solution for manual towed measurements, alternatively install the thrusters for an unparalleled USV experience.