HQ-400 Lightweight Integrated Multi-Beam Echosounder

CHCNAV HQ-400 Lightweight Integrated Multi-Beam Echosounder

CHCNAV HQ-400 is a compact and integrated multibeam echosounder engineered for high-resolution bathymetric and hydrographic surveys. This lightweight system seamlessly combines sonar, temperature sensors, attitude sensors, positioning, and a compass into a single unit, making it ideal for applications such as river and lake topography, reservoir volume measurements, and hydrometrics.

Key Features:

• High-Resolution Data Collection: The HQ-400 utilizes 512 beams, digitally expanded to 1024, to capture detailed underwater topography. Its 140° swath coverage ensures comprehensive mapping for precise analysis. 
  
• Integrated Sensors for Enhanced Accuracy: Equipped with built-in attitude and temperature sensors, the system provides accurate depth measurements and compensates for roll, pitch, and yaw, enhancing data reliability. 
  
• Compact and Portable Design: Weighing just 2.7 kg and measuring 12.5 cm in a cubic form, the HQ-400 is easy to transport and deploy on various platforms, including small unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and manned survey boats. 
  
• Calibration-Free Operation: The pre-calibrated integrated IMU eliminates the need for field calibration, streamlining setup and improving operational efficiency. 
  
• Versatile Functionality: The HQ-400 supports tilt measurement, real-time roll stabilization, side-scan imaging, near-field focusing, and water column imaging, catering to a wide range of underwater survey applications. 
  
• Comprehensive Software Ecosystem: Compatible with CHCNAV's CMS for PC and EasySail for Android, the system offers efficient data acquisition, post-processing, and real-time monitoring, ensuring high-quality survey results. 

Why Choose the CHCNAV HQ-400?

The HQ-400 stands out as a versatile and reliable solution for professionals seeking precise and efficient hydrographic surveying tools. Its integration of multiple sensors into a compact, calibration-free design simplifies deployment and operation. The system's advanced features and comprehensive software support make it an excellent choice for detailed underwater mapping and analysis.

Upgrade your hydrographic surveying capabilities with the CHCNAV HQ-400 and experience enhanced accuracy and operational efficiency in your bathymetric projects.