Bathymetry Software

Software for drone-based echo sounder surveys. The SkyHub package runs on the onboard computer during the flight, triggering the sounder and tagging each depth reading with position and altitude, so what comes back is usable bathymetry rather than a raw depth log that still has to be matched to a track. If you need processing software for a specific sounder that is not listed here, talk to us — much of this range is supplied to order.

In India it is used by irrigation and water departments, reservoir operators, mining companies surveying ponds, and survey firms flying drone echo sounders.

How to choose bathymetry software

• In flight: match the SkyHub package to your sensor — the echo sounder package for single- and dual-frequency EchoLogger units, the MBES package for EchoNIMBUS-MBES, or the SSS package for EchoNIMBUS-SSS side-scan sonar. A 1-year support package covers all three.
• Single-beam processing: Hydromagic Survey from Eye4Software maps depth areas from echo sounder and GNSS data. Its licence is computer-bound (up to 2 computers), with a 1-year support renewal for updates.
• Multibeam processing: BeamworX Suite — AutoClean, AutoPatch and NavAQ on a 1-year licence — is recommended by SPH Engineering for EchoNIMBUS-MBES data.

Choosing the sounder too? See drone bathymetry payloads.

Frequently asked questions

Which software do I need for a single-beam system?

The SkyHub echo sounder package in flight, and Hydromagic Survey to process depth areas.

Which software do I need for multibeam?

The SkyHub MBES package in flight, then BeamworX Suite to clean and calibrate the point cloud.

Are these licences permanent?

BeamworX Suite is a 1-year subscription. Hydromagic is a computer-bound licence with a yearly support renewal. SkyHub packages have optional 1-year support.

What does the software cost?

All licences are priced on request. Ask for current delivery timing with your quote.

Is training available?

Yes. SPH Engineering's BATHY-2 and MBES-2 data processing courses, priced on request; see bathymetry training.