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SBY MANTIS

Autonomous bathymetry in water bodies and tailings ponds.

SBY MANTIS operates autonomous vessels equipped with multibeam sonar to map the bottom of tailings ponds, reservoirs and water bodies. No personnel on vessels, no exposure risk.

Autonomous Bathymetry SBY MANTIS
±5cm Precisión subacuática
100% Sin personal en embarcación
10km² Cobertura por misión
RT Procesamiento de datos
±5cm Precisión subacuática
100% Sin personal en embarcación
10km² Cobertura por misión
RT Procesamiento de datos

Capabilities

Autonomous USV vessel

Unmanned surface vehicle (USV) with autonomous navigation. Operates in active tailings ponds without manned vessels.

High-resolution multibeam sonar

Maps the complete bottom of the water body in a single mission. Sub-centimetric resolution at depths up to 50m.

Water quality sensors

Simultaneous measurement of temperature, pH, turbidity and conductivity. Environmental monitoring integrated with bathymetry.

Storage volume calculation

Determines actual dam capacity by comparing successive bathymetries. Critical for deposit planning and regulatory compliance.

Use Cases

Dam capacity control

Periodic dam bathymetry to know actual storage capacity. Deposit planning based on real data, not estimates.

Sedimentation monitoring

Detects sediment accumulation and changes in the dam bottom. Early warning on capacity loss and silting risks.

Submerged structure inspection

Mapping of submerged pipes, valves and structures. Preventive maintenance without personnel diving.

±5cm

Underwater sounding accuracy in real tailings dam conditions

Validated in active tailings dams · Antofagasta Region, Chile 2024

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