Trainer-led course - MBES Bathymetric Data Collection using Drones (MBES-1)
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Trainer-led MBES-1 is SPH Engineering's live course on collecting multibeam bathymetric data with a drone and the EchoNIMBUS-MBES payload. HobiTech coordinates enrolment for customers in India as an Official Partner of SPH Engineering.
Course details
| Delivered by | SPH Engineering trainer |
| Format | Trainer-led |
| Focus | Mission planning, mission execution, data verification |
| Payload | EchoNIMBUS-MBES |
What does MBES-1 cover?
SPH Engineering states that MBES-1 prepares you to run multibeam bathymetric surveys independently and with confidence, from simple lake transects to complex missions along irregular shorelines. It focuses on mission planning, mission execution and data verification. MBES-1 does not cover post-processing in third-party hydrographic software; that is taught in MBES-2 trainer-led.
Who is MBES-1 for?
- Hydrographic and land surveyors adding UAV-based bathymetry
- Drone service providers expanding into water-body mapping and inspection
- Engineers and technicians who monitor reservoirs, ports, rivers and coastal infrastructure
- Survey teams already using UgCS who are adopting the EchoNIMBUS-MBES payload
SPH recommends basic drone piloting knowledge and familiarity with UgCS fundamentals; the course is not intended for complete beginners with no UAV experience. See our UgCS training page for the basics.
What it works with
- EchoNIMBUS-MBES multibeam echosounder payload
- SkyHub on-board computer hardware and the SkyHub software package for echo sounder
- Prefer to study online? See the self-study MBES-1 course
Why buy trainer-led MBES-1 from HobiTech?
HobiTech is an Official Partner of SPH Engineering based in Bengaluru, India. HobiTech coordinates enrolment with SPH Engineering for customers in India, and every order comes with a GST invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from self-study MBES-1?
This version is led by an SPH Engineering trainer. The self-study version runs in the SPH Engineering Academy at your own pace.
Does MBES-1 teach data processing?
No. It covers mission planning, execution and data verification. Processing is covered in MBES-2.
Can a complete beginner take MBES-1?
SPH says the course is not intended for complete beginners with no UAV experience. Basic piloting skills and UgCS fundamentals are recommended.
Which echo sounder is the course for?
The EchoNIMBUS-MBES multibeam payload from SPH Engineering.
How do I enrol in the trainer-led MBES-1 course in India?
Use Request a quote on this page, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and enrolment details, and every order comes with a GST invoice.