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Exploring fish habitats and reefs with scan sonar and ZED-F9P RTK receiver
Exploring fish habitats and reefs with scan sonar and ZED-F9P RTK receiver
Autonomous boat with RTK for hydrographic surveys
RTK technology is continuously reshaping industries, and the field of hydrographic surveying is no exception. Using ArduSimple RTK products for centimeter-level accuracy, our customer has developed an autonomous boat designed for side-scan sonar and hydrographic surveys. This solution is tailored for mapping underwater environments, identifying fish habitats, and inspecting underwater structures such as reefs, sunken boats, and bridge pilings in marinas and shallow estuaries.
This project showcases how GNSS RTK receivers can solve surveying challenges and achieve centimeter accuracy without spending thousands of dollars.
Hardware setup
- Raspberry Pi: A flight controller running ArduPilot software, enabling precise autonomous navigation.
- simpleRTK2B Budget: An RTK GPS receiver with u-blox ZEP-F9P providing centimeter-level positioning accuracy.
- Intel NUC: A compact Windows PC running SonarWiz software for real-time sonar data acquisition and processing.
- Raspberry Pi Server: streams RTK corrections (via STR2STR), camera feeds, and telemetry to the Ground Control Station.
- GE MDS Orbit MCR: Onboard router provides 4G LTE network connection.
- Unmanaged Ethernet Switch: Connects all devices on the boat.
Project process and implementation
The survey results display detailed underwater imagery collected during a marina survey. Key features include a sunken boat, bridge pilings, and other underwater structures, clearly visualized thanks to the precise RTK GPS positioning and real-time processing with SonarWiz software. These images highlight the system’s ability to deliver high-quality, professional-grade sonar survey data, ideal for showcasing its capabilities in marketing or technical demonstrations.
Interested in integration of RTK in your project?
If you are developing autonomous systems or precision mapping tools, ArduSimple RTK solutions provide the accuracy and reliability you need. Contact us to see how our solutions can fit your project and help transform your operations.
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