Q-Boat 1800P
High speed remote ADCP instrumentation boat
• Designed for deployment in flood conditions
• Over 4 m/s (13ft/s) cruising speed
• User configurable control modes for varied conditions
• Available for all common acoustic Doppler current profilers



The Oceanscience Q-Boat 1800P is designed to offer a reliable, high specification remotely-controlled platform for the deployment of popular acoustic Doppler current profilers from any of the major instrument manufacturers. Made of high-impact UV resistant ABS, the Q-Boat 1800P features twin high power outdrives to give a 5 m/s (16 fps) top speed with the security of two engines. The flexible propulsion system allows the Q-Boat 1800P to be equally effective at very low velocities (30 cm/s), providing a total solution to river discharge measurement. Ready for GPS and Oceanscience Hydrolink radio modems, the Q-Boat 1800P is available with an optional extended range remote control system that allows control at over 750m distance.
Videos
Q-Boat 1800P in Melbourne, Australia

The convenience of remote control ADCP measurements, highlighted by comparison to traditional cableway methods. Courtesy of Melbourne Water.
Q-Boat 1800P in the Rapids, Gull River (Canada)

Demonstrating its turn of speed, a Q-Boat 1800P escapes fast flowing water!  Courtesy of Environment Canada, Water Survey.
The Q-Boat 1800P Tackles a High Velocity Discharge Site in China

Even shallow high velocity channels can be surveyed using the Q-Boat 1800P.

Discharge Measurements

Click here to view Q-Boat dicharge measurement sample transects.
 

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USER GUIDE - Q-Boat 1800
PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET - Q-Boat 1800