The HYCAT Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) is the newest element in the Xylem brand Autonomous and Remote Vehicle Monitoring Solutions. Developed in partnership by YSI and SeaRobotics, this unique ASV combines products from multiple brands to provide a total solution for your site. Sensors have plug-and-play capabilities, allowing the HYCAT to be customized to your specific site needs. The HYCAT can also be easily deployed with two people in remote locations, not requiring ramp/dock launch access.
But that's just the beginning of the HYCAT capabilities:
Water Quality
Side Scan Sonar
Bathymetry
Real-Time Positioning
Water Velocity
Depth Measurement
Remote Data Acquisition
Specification
| Connectivity / Communications | Line of Sight Wi-Fi; 5.8GHz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions |
Length: 5.9 ft (1.8 m) Beam: 2.83 ft (.86 m) Draft (antenna down): .5 ft (.15 m) Weight: 54 kg (120 lbs) |
| Endurance |
8.0 hrs @ 2 kts 6.0 hrs @ 3 kts 2.7 hrs @ 4 kts |
| Environmental Operating Conditions |
Air Temperature: -20oC to +45oC Water Temperature: +4oC to +32oC |
| Handheld Remote Controller | Ruggedized operator control unit with internal DC and external 120/240 VAC external power input. Joystick with softkeys to effortlessly switch between autonomous and RC control modes |
| Mission Planning Tools | REALTIME mission planning, monitoring and data acquisition via ASV driver for HYPACK MAX |
| Onboard Electronics |
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6440EQ 4-Core 2.7GHz processor with MS Windows 10. 512GB (Solid State Hard drive). |
| Power | 1 x 1500 Whr 24VDC nom UN38.3 rated Li-ion Battery. Field swappable |
| Propulsion System | 2X 1KW BLDC Pocket Thrusters |
| Software |
HYPACK MAX, SonTek River Surveyor, YSI EXO KOR |
| Speed Range | ASV: 0 – 8 knots (surveying 1.5 – 3.0 knots) |
| Steering | Differential Thrust |
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