Marine unmanned survey vessels (USVs) such as the Apache benefit various bathymetric survey operations by eliminating the need for human supervision. This enhances both productivity and overall safety.   Bathymetry includes...

In this issue of Hydro International, we highlight recent developments in positioning and navigation systems In this issue of Hydro International, we highlight recent developments in positioning and navigation systems, and investigate how new solutions are set to bridge the gap between RTK and PPP....

Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, has launched two new GNSS products for marine applications: AsteRx-U3 Marine and AsteRx-m3 Fg. Both products offer accurate positioning near and offshore...

It is almost impossible these days to imagine geoinformation without GNSS, and most geodetic services have switched to GNSS to maintain their geodetic reference network rather than using traditional optical...

Aquatic Drones, based in the Netherlands, recently introduced the Phoenix 5 Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV). The unit, with a length of five metres, provides a stable platform for a range...

India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has commissioned Fugro to carry out a bathymetric survey along the Andhra Pradesh coast in south-eastern India. The survey will facilitate the Indian...

SBG Systems’ popular INS/GNSS PPK software called Qinertia is now available to users of Septentrio AsteRx-i3 D Pro+, AsteRx-i3 S Pro+ and AsteRx SBi3 Pro+ receivers. “As a result of...

GPASEABOTS, a GPAINNOVA Group company located in Barcelona (Spain) and specializing in marine robotics and solutions for maritime and inland water operations, has recently developed a USV based on the...

As with most new vessel charters, A-2-Sea was starting from scratch when mobilizing the Noortruck with its new Applanix POS MV OceanMaster, so careful consideration was required for sensor location....

Lake Hévíz is located in Hévíz, Hungary, near the western end of Lake Balaton. It is the largest thermal lake in the world that is available for swimming (47,500m2 in...