Hardware Specifications
It is important to adhere to the stated minimum and maximum bounds of the Hydrus to ensure safe and reliable operation. Going beyond these limits can jeopardise the integrity and functionality of your Hydrus.
Physical Dimensions - Hydrus
| Length |
520 mm |
| Width |
264 mm |
| Height |
235 mm |
| Diameter (including thrusters) |
264 mm |
Hydrus Physical Dimensions - Front View
Hydrus Physical Dimensions - Top View
Weight and Buoyancy
| Weight in air |
7.1 kg |
| Buoyancy |
+225 g in salt water (1.025 kg/L density) |
| Buoyancy Control |
Fixed buoyancy |
Depth
| Maximum Operating Depth (HYDRUS-300) |
300 m |
| Depth Sensor Accuracy |
+/- 0.1% Full Scale (+/- 0.3 meters over 0-300 meter range) |
Operating Temperatures
| Operating Air Temperature |
-5 °C |
50 °C |
| Operating Water Temperature |
-5 °C |
35 °C
|
| Charging Temperature |
0 °C |
45 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
-10 °C |
30 °C
|
Sensors
| Depth Sensor Accuracy |
+/- 0.1% Full Scale (+/- 0.3 meters over 0-300 meter range) |
| Water Temperature Sensor Accuracy |
0.5° C |
Data Storage
| Memory capacity |
2 TB
(equates to more than 16 hours of survey data) |
| Memory type |
Solid State Drive (SSD) |
User Interface
| E-ink (EPD) screen |
Onboard information display |
| Onboard web UI (accessed via WiFi) |
Device configuration, mission planner and mission data management |