ARK-N |
Alpha ARK-N is a compact unmanned survey boat (USV) for fast bathymetric depth mapping. It features a built-in 200 kHz echo sounder (0.15–100 m, upgradeable) with automatic operation, dual-antenna GNSS + IMU, and 4G (Nano-SIM) connectivity. Electric drive and a detachable 33V 45,000 mAh battery provide up to 7 hours endurance at 2 m/s—ideal for rivers, lakes, canals, and reservoirs.
SPECIFICATION
Dimension (LxWxH) | 950x500x350 mm |
Payload | mini Single-frequency Echo Sounder (default) only |
Material | Nano carbon fiber polymer composite |
IP Rating | IP67 |
Wind-wave Resistance | Gentle breeze, smooth wavelet |
Telecom Interface | Nano SIM card slot available |
System Assembly | Modular, plug-in |
ELECTRICAL
Video Communication | 4G telecom & network bridge |
Motor Engine | High-efficiency culvert long-life brushless motor |
Motor Power | Typical 850W each |
Battery | Portable and detachable high-performance ternary Lithium battery, 33V, 45000mAh |
Endurance | 7 hrs @2m/s (single battery, long-life option available) |
PERFORMANCE
Propulsion | Electric drive |
Cruise Speed | 7m/s max. |
Steering Mode | Steering engine free, differential steering, reversible |
Default Echo Sounder | Built in, highly integrated with transducer, fully automatic operation after power connection. Operating frequency 200kHz, beam angle 5°, sounding angle 0.15-100m (upgradeable), ±1cm±0.1%D (D is the depth value) |
Optional Echo Sounder | N/A |
POSITIONING
GNSS Antenna | Dual antenna, pre-installed in front and rear individually |
GNSS Constellation | 1598 channels, support GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou-2, Beidou-3, Beidou-PPP, IRNSS, QZSS, SBAS, L-band, etc. |
Single-point Positioning Accuracy | H ≤ 1.5m, V ≤ 2.5m |
Beidou-PPP Accuracy | ＜10cm, optional |
RTK Accuracy | H:±(8+106 xD)mmV:±(15+106xD)mmD-Baseline length (Unit: mm) |
IMU Onboard | Supports GNSS-inertial, 1PPS, IMU refresh rate 200Hz max. |
IMU Performance | Heading accuracy 0.15°@1m baseline, orientation accuracy 0.25°@1m baseline |