HydroCat-180
Unmanned Surface Vehicle
High-end autonomous catamaran for hydrographic survey

The HydroCat-180 is a USV capable of transiting from inshore out to offshore environments whilst carrying high-resolution payloads to conduct full autonomous hydrographic surveys.
The HydroCat-180 is an 18-ft (6 m) catamaran, with individually articulated hulls, a gimballed deck, and dual-actuated electric motors. Additionally, the vessel can be transported via trailer, has a retractable sonar mount, SVP winch, and is capable of operating autonomously.

Hardware Specifications
- Length: 5.5 m
- Width: 2.5 m
- Overall Height: 2.3 m
- Endurance: 8-12 hours
- Equipment Payload: 365 kg
- Propulsion: Dual Electric Outboards
- Communication: WiFi Data Com System
- Computer: Onboard Industrial PC
- Batteries: 2x
- Survey Speed: 2.5 – 4 kn
- Max Speed: 6 kn

Key Features
- Wifi Data Communication System
- Onboard Industrial PC
- Individually Articulated Hulls
- Gimballed Deck
- Mast
- Remote Controlled Sonar Deployment System with Locking Piston
- 2 batteries (+ 2 spares) – 48 volt 150 Ah
- 2 x 10HP Torqueedo Motors
- AutoPilot
- Trailer
- Nav Aids (Strobe, Nav Lights, Day Shapes)

Available Componants
- Single / Dual Head Ultra-High Resolution Multibeam Echosounder
- 180 – Degree HD Video Camera
- Sound Velocity Profiling Winch
- LIDAR
- Sidescan Sonar
- Magnetometer
- Sub Bottom Profiler
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