Overview

Qastor by QPS is a comprehensive software suite designed for hydrographic data acquisition, processing, and management. It supports real-time data collection from multiple marine sensors and navigation equipment, providing accurate, integrated survey results. Qastor is optimized for marine surveyors who need to capture bathymetric, singlebeam, multibeam, side-scan sonar, and positioning data seamlessly. Its user-friendly interface and powerful processing tools streamline survey workflows and enhance data quality for mapping and inspection tasks in maritime environments.

Features and Capabilities

• **Real-time data acquisition from multiple marine sensors: **Qastor enables simultaneous data capture from various sensors, including multibeam and singlebeam echo sounders, allowing for comprehensive, high-precision seabed surveys in real time.
• **Support for diverse sensor inputs: **The software supports a wide range of sensor inputs such as sonar devices, GPS receivers, motion sensors, and sound velocity profilers to ensure complete and synchronized data collection.
• **Integrated navigation tools: **Built-in navigation features provide accurate vessel positioning and course guidance, enhancing the efficiency and precision of survey operations.
• **Advanced data editing: **Extensive editing capabilities allow filtering, cleaning, and quality control of hydrographic datasets to effectively reduce noise and errors.
• **Powerful geospatial analysis: **Qastor offers advanced geospatial analysis tools, including terrain modeling, contour line generation, and volume calculations, enabling the creation of precise maps and reports.
• **Interactive survey visualization and annotation tools: **Users can interactively visualize survey data, add measurements and annotations, and produce detailed, traceable survey reports.
• **Time-series animations: **The software supports dynamic animations of survey data over time, providing a clear visualization of survey progress and changes during data acquisition.
• **Seamless sensor synchronization: **Qastor ensures exact time alignment of all sensor signals, guaranteeing consistent and accurate correlation of measurement data.
• **Export options compatible with industry-standard GIS and CAD software: **Results can be exported in formats compatible with widely used GIS and CAD applications, facilitating further processing and integration.
• **Modular design for customization: **The modular architecture allows flexible customization to meet varying survey requirements and vessel setups, from small-scale operations to complex large projects.
• **Support for large-scale, multi-user projects: **Qastor is scalable and supports collaboration among multiple users on extensive, complex survey projects, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
• **Robust error detection and correction: **The system automatically detects data errors and inconsistencies and provides tools for correction, ensuring reliable and high-quality survey outcomes.