QPS Qinsy 9.8.3: Hydrographic Data Acquisition Software

Qinsy 9.8.3 is the latest stable release of QPS's hydrographic data acquisition and processing software, released April 14, 2026 . This version builds on the 9.8.0 foundation with critical stability improvements, bug fixes, and workflow refinements for marine survey operations.

Key New Features in 9.8.0 (Foundation Release)

Major Features & Improvements

• Geodetic: Improved workflow to add/import geoid models into the QPS workflow; EPSG database updated to version 12.025

• Static Grid: Options to store data per frequency, Ping Sound Velocity, Heave, Roll, and overlap Count

• Dynamic Grid: Option to store Date/Time and overlap Count

• MQTT Integration: Output data using Generic Layout Editor; MQTT Add-on required

• Track Coordinate Distributor: Centralized output of Waypoints and Line plans (Serial, UDP, TCP) in Geojson and ASCII formats

• Security Update: Migrated to .NET 8, removed legacy C++ Redistributable dependencies, replaced VBS scripts

Survey Manager Enhancements

• QGF Import/Export: Apply geodetic transformations on CAD data import/export

• Grid Visualization: Line style attributes for grids

• Cable/Pipe Support: Define routes as pipe or cable; display in profile view

• Plotting: New CAD element for shapes

• Dark Mode Support