USS Inception Mark II
The Inception MK II is ideal for operations in ports and harbours, marinas, lakes and nearshore coastal areas.
The Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS) Inception Class MK II Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) is designed by surveyors for surveyors. This modular, versatile and robust USV is composed of tough aluminium hulls, weed cutting propellers and a modular payload pod system for fitting a variety of sonar and environmental sensing equipment. The payload pod can be fitted with single or multi-beam sonar systems, phase measuring bathymetric sonars, side scan sonars or a variety of other sensors.
Unmanned Survey Solutions
Hayle, GB
Description
The Inception MK II USV:
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Is built from aluminium for a robust solution
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Is based on tried and tested airborne drone technology for reliability and cost reduction
- Encompasses a modular design that offers easy swappable payload pods allowing for multiple solutions from one vessel
- Has the highest weight and volume payload carrying capability in its class
- Includes an autonomy waypoint following module as standard and at no extra cost
- Is designed by surveyors for surveyors and is available to purchase or rent
Specifications
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More information
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Applications
Ports and harbours, marinas and near shore coastal areas.
Distinguishable features
Catamaran with red and white markings
Commercial Options
Various
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General
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Length [m]
1.92
Width [m]
1.2
Min. weight of USV in air [kg]
40
Portable
Y
Draft [m]
0.2
Number of thrusters
(x2) DC brushed thrusters.
Chassis
Aluminium
Height [m]
0.8
Thruster specifications
Weed resistant power props
Housing Material
Aluminium
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Communication and Control
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Type of Communication
Manual Remote Control (RC) and Autonomous way point routing
Auto- control
Yes
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Navigation and Payload
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Payload sensors - standard
Single-Beam Echo-Sounder
Payload sensors - optional
Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder
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Operations
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Max. speed [kn]
3.2
Launch and Recovery System
Transport via car or van. (x1) person launch from slipway or launching cradle, (x2) person launch from pontoon or river edge.
Max. Remote Operating Range {m}
2000
Min. required number of surface computers
1
Max. WMO seastate
1
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Energy and Propulsion
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Energy Source
DC power management system including drive batteries with chargers
Endurance at nominal power [hr]
4-6
Power
Optional 12V lead acid or lithium batteries
Propulsion
Thrusters
Propulsion Power
DC power management system including drive batteries with chargers
