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Autonomous Survey Boats

The Yamaha Breeze10 Scans the Lake Beds Beneath Dams

— July 11, 2016 — Tech
The technology that surveys lake beds, used most importantly in the maintenance of dams, is mostly automated, however the lack of an autonomous survey boat meant that until the introduction of Yamaha's Breeze10, boat operators had a boring job and surveyor businesses were spending needlessly. Now, Yamaha's self-driving boat can carry out surveying tasks without the need for any human supervision, more efficiently managing the dams that provide cities with water and energy.

The Breeze10 navigates through the use of a global positioning system, and it can be equipped with any standard surveying gear in order to analyze the silt deposits that often damage the bases of dams. The autonomous survey boat's hull is also carved out to leave room for a sonar device (another necessary tool when surveying lake beds.)
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Survey Boats - The introduction of autonomous survey boats like Yamaha's Breeze10 disrupts the traditional surveying industry by reducing the need for human supervision and increasing efficiency.
2. Self-driving Technology - The use of self-driving technology in boats opens up opportunities for automating various other water-based industries, such as maritime transportation and water quality monitoring.
3. Remote Sensing and Sonar Technology - The integration of remote sensing and sonar technology in autonomous survey boats revolutionizes the way lake beds are surveyed, enabling more accurate analysis of silt deposits and potential damage to dam bases.
Industry Implications
1. Surveying - The introduction of autonomous survey boats disrupts the surveying industry by reducing the need for human operators and allowing for more efficient and cost-effective surveys of lake beds and other water bodies.
2. Dam Maintenance - Autonomous survey boats provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for the dam maintenance industry, offering a more efficient and precise way to analyze silt deposits and identify potential damage to dam bases.
3. Water Resource Management - The use of autonomous survey boats in water resource management allows for more accurate assessment of lake bed conditions, aiding in decision-making processes related to water supply and energy generation.
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