The SkyHub Software Package for Echo Sounder by SPH Engineering is the dedicated software add-on that enables single and dual-frequency echo sounder integration on the SkyHub onboard computer. Combining SkyHub firmware with a companion UgCS application, it delivers real-time depth data acquisition, multi-format data logging, and live ground station visualization — transforming any compatible UAV into a precision bathymetric survey platform.
Supported Echo Sounders
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EchoLogger ECT 400 — Single-frequency echo sounder
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EchoLogger ECT D052 — Dual-frequency echo sounder
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EchoLogger ECT D032 — Dual-frequency echo sounder
Key Features
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Echo Sounder Configuration — Full sensor configuration and parameter control via the SkyHub interface; set frequency, range, and acquisition settings for each supported device
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Multi-Format Data Logging — Simultaneous data recording in CSV, NMEA-0183, and SEG-Y formats for compatibility with standard hydrographic processing and GIS workflows
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Real-Time Ground Station View — Live depth data streamed to the UgCS companion application on the ground station during flight for immediate quality control and mission monitoring
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SkyHub Firmware Included — Package includes the required SkyHub onboard firmware update for echo sounder support
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UgCS Companion Application — Integrated UgCS plugin for mission-triggered echo sounder control, real-time data display, and automated logging
Applications
- UAV-based bathymetric surveys of lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and shallow coastal waters
- Depth profiling for flood mapping and post-event hydrological assessment
- Sediment and bottom topography surveys for environmental and engineering projects
- Infrastructure inspection beneath water surfaces (bridge footings, dam faces, intake structures)
Requirements
- SPH Engineering SkyHub onboard computer hardware (required)
- SkyHub Core Software Package (required)
- UgCS flight planning software on ground station
- Compatible EchoLogger echo sounder (sold separately)