Apache 4

Hydrographic and Bathymetric Surveys USV

The APACHE 4 USV is optimized for hydrological studies, supporting a range of ADCP and compact multi-beam systems. Its shallow draft, high accuracy, and stable hovering make it ideal for measuring water flow velocity and discharge. Compact and easy to handle, it ensures effortless site management, safe launches, and convenient car transport.

    • Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) that supports a wide variety of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) systems available on the market

    • built-in single-beam echo sounder

    • built-in adaptive water flow and hovering navigation technology, which significantly improves the accuracy of flow estimation

    • smart positioning and navigation through GNSS+IMU

    • completely autonomous, the APACHE 4 is safely operated from the shore

    • ultra-compact; it enables easy handling at the mission site, facilitates safe launching and convenient transportation by car

Apache 4 in Action

Specifications

Performances

  • Speed max. : 6.5 m/s max

  • Payload capacity : Up to 40 kg

  • Positioning : Full GNSS + IMU

Echosounder

  • Type : Single beam, 200 kHz

  • Range : 0.1 to 200 m

Sensors

  • Camera : 360° video

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