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Small size USV system ALPHA ARK S for underwater survey

Alpha ARK-S is a compact V-shaped trimaran boat which is made of high-strength Kevlar & carbon fiber composites material,making the boat lightweight, shock proof and highly tough. Alpha ARK-S is able to carry different sensors to perform a variety of tasks according to demand and easily cope with a variety of complex operating conditions.

Strong resistance to impact & high correction resistance

Alpha ARK-S is made of Kevlar & carbon fiber composites material in acid, alkali and correction resistance, which is lighter in weight, strong in impact resistance good in sealing. lts remarkable hull design is convenient for transmission and reliable placement.

Smart control system

Autonomously performing collection missions according to the planned route,and real-time adjustment of navigation attitude with the help of water flow adaptive adjustment system.Multiple control modes can be switched with one button to easily cope with various operating conditions.

Accessible communications

Real-time RF point-to-point communication,barrier-free data transmission, meeting various operating environments.

Inbuilt high-precision GNSS module

Alpha ARK-S navigates with a built-in GNSS module which can provide high-precision position, making underwater measurements more accurate without carrying additional GNSS equipment, easy of one-man operation. comprehensive ensure navigation and equipment safety.

Safety protection mechanism

Worry-free protection of automatically return after completing the preset missions or lost communication, or the battery is in low voltage, which comprehensive ensure navigation and equipment safety.

Specifications

PhysicalDimensions 750mm(L)x410mm(W)x230mm(H)
Materials Kevlar+Carbon fiber materials
Weight 5kg
Maximum load 8kg
Anti-wave & wind Level 2 wave, level 3 wind
Boat shape V-shaped
Navigation lights A pair of 2-color navigation lights
Camera Real-time HD video transmission
Available instrumentation Single-beam echo-sounder(Standard)
 Side scanning sonar(Optional)
 ADCP (Optional)
 Online water quality monitoring system(Optional)
 Water sampling system(Optional)
ElectricalBattery life 4 hours (2 m/s)
Cruising speed 1.5 m/s~2 m/s
Maximum speed 5 m/s
Motor Brushless DC motor(BLDCM)
Propeller Ducted propeller
Navigation and commander systemNavigation model Manual/Automatic/Cruise
Positioning system Assigned GNSS device,supports GPS/BDS
Obstacle avoidance Ultrasonic radar
Direction control Supports servo-free steering and“reverse”function
Communication loss protection Automatically return when lose the communication
CommunicationCommunication mode Real-timeRF point-to-point communication
Communication distance 2 km
Hardware configuration Laptop/tablet/ground station(optional)
Software platform Windows/Android
Software function USV management/Route management/Status display/Data management/Log function
Remote control unit Waterproof, dust proof and drop-resistant Digital HD image transmission, Ultra-long link   Impressive battery endurance
Sounding performanceFrequency 200 kHz
Beam angle 5°
Sounding angle 0.4~100 m
Sounding accuracy +1cm +0.1%D(D: depth of water)
Resolution 0.01 m
Data output RS-232 (Depth data format can be customized)
Pressure depth ≥50 m