KoggerApp
KoggerApp is an open-source hydrographic and survey software
Install / Use
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KoggerApp is a full-featured, easy-to-use, and free open-source software (FOSS) solution designed for hydrographic and survey applications. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, KoggerApp delivers highly detailed visualization of sonar data collected from Kogger devices. The application is cross-platform and available for Windows, Android, and Linux.
🚤 Key Features
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Multiple connections of Kogger sonars via serial port or TCP/UDP network.
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Autopilot data display (battery level, speed, communication quality).
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Real-time display of highly detailed echogram.
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Depth calculation from received sonar data.
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Manual editing of measurement data (depth, bottom surface, etc.).
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Real-time isobaths calculation.
- Real-time calculation of side scan mosaics.
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Loading and displaying a globe map for georeferencing measurements to the survey location.
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Convert bottom track, bottom surface to .csv file for importing measurements into other applications.
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Customization of sonar acquisition parameters (frequency, sound speed, resolution, etc.).
- Switching modes of operation for new users and professional researchers.
🛠️ Installation
You can download the latest release from the Releases page.
🪟 Windows (x86_64):
Supported versions: Windows 10 (1809 or later), 11.
- Portable: Download .zip. Extract and run "KoggerApp.exe".
- Installer: Download and launch the installer (Optionally associates .klf files with the app during setup).
🤖 Android (armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a):
Supported versions: Android 9.0 (Pie, level 28) and above.
Download and install the .apk file. You may need to enable "Install from unknown sources" in your device settings.
🐧 Linux (Ubuntu x86_64):
Supported distributions: Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04 and compatible systems.
Download the .AppImage file and make it executable:
chmod +x KoggerApp_version_linux_x86_64.AppImage
and run:
./KoggerApp_version_linux_x86_64.AppImage
🧱 Build Instructions
KoggerApp is a cross-platform C++ Qt QML project, built using a .pro file. You can build it on Windows, Linux, and Android using the appropriate Qt kits and compilers.
🪟 Windows (x86_64):
Compiler: LLVM-MinGW 17.0.6
Qt version: Qt 6.8.3 (llvm-mingw_64)
Steps:
- Open the .pro file in Qt Creator
- Select the LLVM-MinGW 64-bit kit
- Click Build > Run qmake, then Build > Build Project
- Run the application from Qt Creator or find the built binary in build/
🤖 Android (armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a)
Compiler: Clang from NDK 27.3.13750724
Qt version: Qt 6.8.3 (android_armv7 or android_arm64_v8a)
Set up Android SDK/NDK in Qt Creator (via Tools > Options > Devices > Android)
Steps:
- Open the .pro file in Qt Creator
- Select Android kit
- Click Build > Run qmake, then Build > Build Project
- Use the .apk file generated in android-build/ to install on a device
🐧 Linux (Ubuntu x86_64)
Compiler: Clang 18.1.3
Qt version: Qt 6.8.3 (gcc)
Clone and build:
git clone https://github.com/koggertech/KoggerApp.git
cd KoggerApp
qmake
make -j$(nproc)
./KoggerApp
💻 Get Involved!
KoggerApp is open-source, meaning you have the power to shape it! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or customizing for your specific needs, KoggerApp welcomes contributions from the community.
🔗 Useful links
Unlock next-level insights in hydrography and survey with KoggerApp.
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