NaviSuite Kuda Core setup, use and processing

Venue & Language

The course will be held virtually, via Microsoft Teams and will be conducted in English. 

Training days

Day 1:               Kuda Core Config and Kuda Core
Days 2&3:         Kuda Core data processing and Patch Test

Learning objectives

The virtual course is structured around a curriculum to give the training course participants a step by step walk through Kuda Core, the most elementary NaviSuite package aimed for hydrography. The purpose is to take new EIVA NaviSuite users from configuring their vessel to planning a survey and then patch test and process a harbor dataset with MBE and LiDAR.

During the course, participants are guided through how to: 

• Install and understand the architecture of the NaviSuite Kuda Core software package
• Configure a Kuda Core vessel setup with sensors, geodetical settings
• Set up autopilot commands
• Understand the User Interface for sailing and survey
• Plan surveys
• Control the sensors from Kuda Core
• Visualize online data
• Sail and control the vehicle
• Use IP cameras
• Remote Control
• Import data after the survey
• Patch test the multibeam
• Process and clean the data into DTMs and point clouds
• Calculate volumes

​Target group

The course is aimed towards surveyors who have some experience with hydrographic survey work.

Entry level

A basic knowledge of hydrographic surveying concepts is needed with regards to geodesy, sensors, point clouds and digital terrain models, patch testing etc. Unless otherwise agreed, the training will be conducted in English, so a good knowledge of the English language is expected from the participants.

Duration

The duration of the course is 3 days with training of the group taking place from 9.00 – 16.00 CET.

Completion

An EIVA NaviSuite training certificate is issued to each trainee upon completion of the course

Access to EIVA eLearning

Access to EIVA eLearning for 30 days is included in the course fee. Having passed specific EIVA eLearning modules prior to the start of the course is not required, but we recommend a general walk through the following modules and continued access to the modules after the course to serve as both course notes and a place to look up information.

• NaviSuite Kuda Core 4.6 Configuration, Sailing and Survey Essentials
• NaviSuite Kuda Core 4.6 Data Processing Essentials

Access to NaviSuite

EIVA NaviSuite Kuda Core can be downloaded from our website for preparation purposes and Kuda Core can run in demo/simulation mode if no port is selected after adding an instrument in the configuration window. Activation codes for full access and activation of the relevant NaviSuite software is provided for each participant for 30 days as part of the course fee.

Technical information

The participant must have a stable internet connection (preferably via LAN) to run Microsoft Teams smoothly.

• Minimum PC specifications:
  • OS Windows 10 Pro edition
  • 8 GB Ram as a minimum
  • 20 GB disk space
  • Graphics board 1GB Ram 
  • The user must have administrative rights over the PC
• Other requirements:
  • A mouse with scroll function
  • A headset
  • 2 x monitors (one to view the training and one to perform the tasks)

• Further details about the hardware and software specs can be found here