Q-Boat 1800RP
Product descripton: Q-Boat 1800RP by Teledyne Marine
The Teledyne Oceanscience Q-Boat 1800RP is a remotely operated surface vehicle (USV) designed for accurate river discharge measurements and hydrographic surveys in challenging environments, including fast-moving streams, large rivers, and flood conditions. Its stable monohull planning design and powerful propulsion system provide reliable performance across a wide range of water velocities.
Designed for two-person deployment and recovery, the Q-Boat 1800RP enables rapid field operations while improving personnel safety by eliminating the need for operators to enter the water or rely on bridges and fixed measurement points. The platform allows survey teams to select optimal measurement locations, reducing setup time and increasing data collection efficiency.
Equipped with twin shrouded high-power outdrives and precision variable propulsion, the Q-Boat 1800RP can operate in both high- and low-velocity conditions. Its interchangeable sensor well supports a wide range of ADCP systems, as well as singlebeam and multibeam echosounders, providing flexibility for diverse hydrographic applications.
The system supports real-time wireless data transmission to a shore-based laptop, allowing operators to monitor measurements during missions. GPS integration and optional extended-range radio telemetry further enhance operational capability.
Key Applications
- River discharge measurements
- ADCP-based current profiling
- Flood monitoring and high-flow surveys
- Hydrographic surveys in rivers and streams
- Singlebeam and multibeam sonar surveys
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | Remotely operated surface vehicle (USV) |
| Primary Function | River discharge measurement and hydrographic surveying |
| Deployment | Two-person portable deployment and recovery |
| Hull Design | Monohull planning design |
| Propulsion System | Twin shrouded high-powered outdrives |
| Maximum Speed | 4.5 m/s (14.75 fps) |
| Cruising Speed | Over 4 m/s (13 fps) |
| Minimum Profiling Speed | 0.3 m/s (1.0 fps) |
| Control Modes | User-configurable control modes for varied conditions |
| Sensor Compatibility | Common Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), singlebeam echosounders, multibeam echosounders |
| Sensor Mounting | Interchangeable sensor well |
| Data Transmission | Real-time data transmission to shore laptop |
| Navigation Options | GPS-ready, optional extended-range radio telemetry |
| Operating Environment | Fast-moving streams, small to large rivers, flood conditions |