NTCPWC - National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts

Technology Development Products

Network of sensors for real time continuous monitoring

Autonomous Hydrographic surveys designed for ports to carry out periodic depth profiling, channel monitoring and associated studies.

Remote mode and Autonomous mode with manual override option
Electric thrusters- 2 and Payload -620kg
Craft dimension length 4.5m (L) * 2m (W), Draft-0.4m
Speed- 4kt (avg) 7.5kt peak against 2.5Kt current
Average endurance- 4 Hr
A fully loaded ASV has the following endurance:
- 10 hours @ 2 knots
- 6.0 hours @ 3 knots
- 3 hours @ 4.5 knot
- 1 hour @ 7knot
Compatible onboard hydrographic sensor Dual frequency Echosounder with RTK Receiver Sound velocity probe with Motion reference unit Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
Other features
- PV power for the increased endurance
- To make surveys are cost effective
- Compatible to Inhouse smart telemetry of NTCPWC