Ultrabeam Hydrographic

At Ultrabeam Hydrographic innovation is in our blood. This video from Tomorrow's World in 1969 shows Ultrabeam co-founder Gabriel Walton's grandfather being shot at live on television during a demosntration of his Bullet Shield. You can see a longer video on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/eQ5TSJwn

Safety is a top priority when conducting surveys and inspections of assets on the river. Our remotely operated USV, Black Swan, is equipped with high-resolution multibeam sonar and LiDAR technology. This innovative vehicle enhances safety while capturing more detailed data than traditional manned survey methods.

Another Ultrabeam Hydrographic river bridge digital twin. The data was acquired remotely and safely using our custom built high resoltuion asset inspection drone, Black Swan. Fit with a RIEGL UK Ltd LiDAR, NORBIT Subsea Winghead multibeam sonar and vectored thrust dynamic positioning system. Acquire your river bridge digital twin data without putting people on the water.

Some sites are more challenging than others but we always strive to get as much detail as possible to create our digital twins.

Our latest GPS-denied positioning tests with the Axolotl continue to yield impressive results. This approach enables us to maintain exceptional positional accuracy during multibeam sonar and laser surveys, even when operating beneath bridges.

Ultrabeam Hydrographic is a technology-driven hydrographic survey company dedicated to enhancing data quality, accuracy, and safety. Through continuous research and development, we strive to remain at the forefront of asset inspection and digital twinning innovation. Today, we brought out our remotely operated amphibious vehicle, Axolotl, to test our kinematic laser and multibeam sonar positioning solution designed for GPS-denied environments. Once fully developed, this solution will significantly enhance the accuracy of our multibeam sonar and laser data collection, particularly in challenging areas such as under bridges.

Digital twins of river bridges offer a powerful solution for asset management, particularly during extreme weather events like the recent floods. Ultrabeam Hydrographic conducts highly detailed 3D surveys of bridges, which can be performed before, during, and after a storm. These surveys provide a comprehensive inspection of the bridge and the surrounding riverbed. Conducting multiple surveys over time enables statistical comparisons, offering deeper insights into how flooding and storms impact the structure. Reach out to us to explore how we can assist with monitoring your assets.

Digital twin your marine assets safely. Ultrabeam Hydrographic use remotely operated inspection platforms to capture high accuracy 3D data of your marine asset above and below the water.

Project Black Swan - Ultrabeam Hydrographic's marine asset inspection USV is showcased during its initial on-water testing in the early stages of R&D, as well as in its current form alongside recent survey data sets. Our proprietary remotely operated marine asset inspection platforms enhance bridge inspection safety and accuracy. Ultrabeam's Black Swan USV is a lightweight, portable vessel powered by electric propulsion. Equipped with cutting-edge high-resolution LiDAR and multibeam sonar, the Black Swan features four vectored thrusters that enable precise omnidirectional movement and the ability to hold position in river currents. Its multibeam sonar is mounted on a real-time rotation actuator, ensuring optimal data capture for vertical structures. Linear actuators control both the thrusters and sonar height, allowing for seamless operation even in extremely shallow water.

Ultrabeam’s river digital twins set the industry standard, offering unmatched precision and innovation. Our proprietary remotely operated marine asset inspection platforms enhance bridge inspection safety and accuracy. Ultrabeam's Black Swan USV is a lightweight, portable vessel powered by electric propulsion. Equipped with cutting-edge high-resolution LiDAR and multibeam sonar, the Black Swan features four vectored thrusters that enable precise omnidirectional movement and the ability to hold position in river currents. Its multibeam sonar is mounted on a real-time rotation actuator, ensuring optimal data capture for vertical structures. Linear actuators control both the thrusters and sonar height, allowing for seamless operation even in extremely shallow water. Ultrabeam Hydrographic NORBIT Subsea #digitaltwin #riversafety