Manufacturing and Testing of an Egyptian Unmanned Surveying Vehicle (HORUS-USV) For Bathymetric Survey
Author (s)
Mohamed Fatten Hassen, Saad Mesbah Abdelrahman, & Mohammed Mohasseb
Abstract
Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) has become a valuable unit in hydrography. This research presents the design, manufacturing, and performance evaluation of HORUS, the first Egyptian-built Unmanned Survey Vehicle (USV) optimized for hydrographic surveys in shallow, confined, and hazardous waters. Unlike traditional small survey boats, HORUS combines a compact catamaran hull (1.4 m × 1.3 m, draft 0.35 m) with a lightweight fiberglass hull, enabling a payload capacity of 150 kg in addition to enhanced stability for precise operation. The integrated systems include Differential GNSS, a single-beam echo sounder (50–200 kHz), dual-thruster propulsion, onboard microcontrollers, environmental sensors, and a real-time wireless communication link up to 586 m. HOURS design was guided by hydrodynamic force calculations, buoyancy and weight optimization, and drag/thrust analysis to determine maximum speed and propulsion efficiency. Electrical and communication subsystems were engineered for operational endurance exceeding three hours under full load. A modular “plug-and-play” architecture allows flexible integration of additional hydrographic instruments such as multibeam sonar or side-scan systems. Performance was validated through controlled pool trials and preliminary sea trials. Pool tests assessed deployment, maneuverability, buoyancy, communication, and bathymetric accuracy. Depth measurements met IHO S-44 (Edition 6.2, 2024) Matrix “Bc12, Bd8” standards, with total vertical uncertainty within ±0.15 m at 4.08 m depth. Operational advantages over conventional vessels include rapid mobilization (10 min vs. 40 min), reduced manpower, enhanced manoeuvrability, and safer access to restricted waters. Therefore, HORUS is a cost-effective, versatile national solution for high-precision hydrographic surveys. Future developments will target extended communication range, AI-assisted navigation, and renewable power integration, advancing autonomous surveying capabilities and beyond.
Key words: USV, Unmanned Surveying Vehicle, Uncrewed Surveying vessel, Hydrographic survey, Bathymetric Survey, Unmanned Systems.
| Title: | Manufacturing and Testing of an Egyptian Unmanned Surveying Vehicle (HORUS-USV) For Bathymetric Survey |
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| Author: | Mohamed Fatten Hassen, Saad Mesbah Abdelrahman, & Mohammed Mohasseb |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Scientific Reports |
| Website: | http://ijsab.com/jsr |
| ISSN: | ISSN: 2708-7085 (Online), ISSN: 3079-9317 (Print) |
| Publisher | IJSAB International |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1123 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 10 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Acceptance Date: | 28/08/2025 |
| Date of Publication: | 31/08/2025 |
| PDF URL: | http://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/1123.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 178-195 |
| First Page: | 178 |
| Last Page: | 195 |
| Paper Type: | Research Paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Abdullahi, A., Sadiq, A. Y., Hassan, A., Musa, M. N., Bilbis, L. S. & Onu, A. (2025). In vivo Antiplasmodial activities of the Methanolic extract and Crude alkaloid fraction of Ficus sycomorus Stem bark, Journal of Scientific Reports, 10(1), 168-177. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1123
About Author (s)
Mohamed Fatten Hassen (Corresponding Author), Ph.D. Candidate, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4640-9836
Saad Mesbah Abdelrahman, Prof, Dr, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1894-075X
Mohammed Mohasseb, Dr, Surveyor in Charge, Fugro, KSA. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5248-5300
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1123
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