QPS Qimera 2.9.2

Description

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🌊 QPS Qimera 2.9.2 – The Ultimate Multibeam & Hydrographic Data Processing Software

Unlock the next level of speed, reliability, and ease in hydrographic surveying with QPS Qimera 2.9.2. Whether you are processing multibeam echosounder data from surface vessels, ROVs, AUVs, or ASVs, Qimera transforms complex sonar processing into a smooth, guided, and highly efficient workflow.

Built on QPS’s proven technologies and the powerful Dynamic Workflow™, this latest release focuses on greater stability, expanded deep-water capabilities, smarter automation, and critical bug fixes that keep your projects running flawlessly.

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🚀 What’s New in Qimera 2.9 Series

✨ New Qimera-command Job: Export to LAS/LAZ
A powerful addition to the command-line toolkit. You can now export source files directly to industry-standard LAS and LAZ formats with a single automated job (export-las). Perfect for batch processing pipelines, seamless integration with external software, and faster delivery of point cloud products.

🌊 Extended NOAA CUBE Parameters for Deep Water
CUBE grid parameters have been significantly expanded to support deep-water survey projects. New grid resolutions of 64 m, 128 m, and 256 m are now fully compliant with NOAA specifications. This gives hydrographic teams greater flexibility and accuracy when working in deep-ocean environments or large-area surveys.

🔧 Smarter Workflow Improvements

• Improved QPD edit handling with intelligent fallback to filename matching when internal IDs do not align
• Contour labeling option restored for clearer and more professional surface products
• Enhanced QGFVOM model behaviour when SBET data starts outside the model coverage area
• Greater overall processing stability and efficiency across large datasets

These enhancements continue Qimera’s core philosophy: automate the routine tasks so operators can focus on the decisions that truly matter.

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✅ Major Bug Fixes in Qimera 2.9.2 (Released 29 July 2026)

This stability-focused release addresses multiple reported issues and strengthens system reliability:

• Fixed automatic panning in both the Slice Editor and 3D Editor when using Auto Track mode — the main scene view now correctly follows your selection
• Resolved a critical QPD issue that could generate files with infinite Z-range values, causing Dynamic Grid crashes and potential project corruption
• Corrected SBET navigation file transformation to the project datum (e.g., ETRS89 → WGS84) on import
• Improved Spline Filter memory management to prevent crashes and freezes on large, high-density point clouds
• Fixed crashes related to extreme navigation spikes, Phase & Magnitude filters during reprocessing, and the SVP Refraction filter
• Ensured TrueHeave RMS values are correctly prioritized over real-time RMS in TPU calculations for Dynamic Grids
• Improved GSF export for Kongsberg dual-head systems (missing pings from the second head resolved)
• Increased robustness when importing corrupted FAU edit files
• Fixed Vessel Editor crash when unticking “Override SD” for SBET motion systems in multi-time-bubble projects
• Various Geodetic dialog, Preferences colour display, and general stability improvements

Earlier 2.9.1 and 2.9.0 updates also resolved cooperative cleaning grid loading issues, Slice Editor filter application problems, dual-head GSF export crashes, and several other workflow refinements.

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💻 System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit, excluding N and KN editions) and Windows 11 (64-bit)
• macOS: macOS 10.15.x
• Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 & 8 (requires X.org – Wayland not supported), Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, and 22.04 (from 22.04.1, X.org required)

Minimum Hardware Configuration

• Processor: Intel i3 2.4 GHz or better / AMD equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA 100 series (or GeForce 100M mobile), AMD HD4xxx, or Intel HD2000 and newer with OpenGL 3.0+ support
• Display: 1280 × 1024 resolution or higher
• Mouse: 2-button with scroll wheel or equivalent trackpad

Recommended Hardware Configuration

• Processor: Intel i5 or i7 2.6 GHz+ / AMD equivalent
• Memory: 16 GB RAM or more
• Storage: Solid State Drive (SSD) strongly recommended
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 700 / 900 / 10xx series or better, AMD R5/R7/R9/RX series with OpenGL 4.1+ support
• Display: 1600 × 1200 or higher (dual monitors highly recommended)
• Mouse: 2- or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel

Performance Tips
Qimera is optimized for multi-core processors and will utilize available RAM efficiently. Gains typically plateau after 8–12 threads. Separating source data and project files onto different drives can significantly boost processing speed.

Important Notes

• Install the latest QPS Geodetic Package 4.2.0 before using Qimera 2.8 or newer.
• License Manager version 1.10.3 is included with the 2.9 series.
• Existing maintenance licenses allow side-by-side installation of Qimera 2.9 with earlier versions.

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🌟 Why Hydrographic Professionals Choose Qimera

Qimera remains the industry’s most intuitive yet powerful multibeam processing solution. From hands-off data import and intelligent processing state management to advanced tools such as Patch Test, Wobble Diagnosis, Qimera Live near-real-time gridding, and optional Midwater and backscatter modules — everything is designed to reduce human error and accelerate project delivery.

Interesting Fact 📌
With version 2.9, QPS has adopted a new release cadence of smaller, more frequent feature updates combined with regularly scheduled stability releases. This means users receive continuous improvements and bug fixes without waiting for major version jumps — keeping your multibeam processing tools always up to date and production-ready.

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Ready to process smarter, faster, and more reliably?
Upgrade to QPS Qimera 2.9.2 today and experience multibeam hydrographic data processing at its best.

Perfect for survey companies, offshore construction, dredging, oil & gas, renewable energy, and government hydrographic offices worldwide.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding multibeam processing software

QPS Qimera 2.9.2 is simply the best hydrographic processing package I’ve used. The Dynamic Workflow makes complex multibeam data incredibly straightforward, while the tools remain powerful enough for advanced analysis. Version 2.9.2 feels rock-solid — critical bugs fixed, smoother editors, and better deep-water CUBE support. Fast, reliable, and genuinely intuitive. Highly recommended for any professional survey team.