Kongsberg Discovery Launches HiPOS – HiPAP Positioning Software
Kongsberg Discovery has launched a new software solution to enable remote operations of HiPAP and µPAP SSBL acoustic positioning systems, for both crewed and uncrewed survey vessels.Launched at Oceanology International in London, HiPOS – HiPAP Positioning Software for Remote Operations bridges the gap between onshore teams and vessels, allowing shore-based surveyors in remote operations control centres to operate the SSBL system with the same functionality as being offshore. Remote operations reduce HSE risk, with fewer personnel offshore, while also enabling lower operational carbon
MTR100: EvoLogics GmbH
communication and positioning systems, as well as novel robotic solutions. The company’s advanced spread-spectrum technology allows it to deliver optimal results for various subsea applications. EvoLogics products include several series of underwater acoustic modems, underwater acoustic positioning systems (USBL, LBL), the Sonobot surface vehicle for surveying and monitoring, as well as the Quadroin, penguin-shaped AUV, with other uncrewed vehicles currently in development and prototyping stages.Image courtesy EvoLogics GmbHEvoLogics offers solutions for multiple underwater communication
AUV Extravaganza: Tech Advances in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
scan sonar for a songYUCO-SCAN, the firm’s side scan sonar variant with Deepvision 680 kHz side scan sonar and a Water Linked DVL costs under $65,000, he said, “changing the game in side scan sonar. We are changing the rules.”They’re not designed to need to work with acoustic positioning systems, which can add expense for institutes, says Teixero. Likewise, complex swarm operations can be avoided, simply by planning missions with the vehicles operating side by side, without any need to communicate, he says.The company got an initial break via the Jerico program, to develop a simple
Ashtead Technology Adds iXblue Subsea Positioning Systems to Its Rental Fleet
Subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology said it has added iXblue subsea positioning systems its rental fleet.The investment includes the addition of iXblue’s Gaps M5 USBL acoustic positioning systems which are now available to rent throughout the company’s nine international technology and service hubs.Gaps M5, the latest addition to iXblue’s USBL product range, is a medium frequency ultra-short baseline (USBL) system for the accurate positioning and tracking of subsea assets. Free of export restrictions, Gaps M5 is a more compact version of Gaps, a light
MTR100: EvoLogics in Focus
underwater communication and positioning systems, as well as novel robotic solutions. The company’s spread-spectrum technology allows it to deliver optimal results for various subsea applications. EvoLogics products include several series of underwater acoustic modems, underwater acoustic positioning systems (USBL, LBL), and the Sonobot surface vehicle for surveying and monitoring.EvoLogics aims to offer solutions for multiple underwater communication, positioning, navigation and monitoring applications. EvoLogics' developments are based on the patented S2C (Sweep Spread Carrier) technology
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which will remain accessible throughout the field’s life.These markers would be used as navigation support for subsea drones equipped with Forssea cameras and iXblue’s inertial navigation systems that relay the pipelines’ locations to the operators, thus removing the need for acoustic positioning systems and costly mother vessels.Per the project participants, the markers are resistant to marine growth and erosion. Thus they will remain visible to divers and subsea drones throughout the project’s lifespan,“This technology had already proven itself on large structures in the
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will remain accessible throughout the life of the field. These markers would be used as navigation support for subsea drones equipped with Forssea cameras and iXblue’s inertial navigation systems that relay the pipelines’ locations to the operators, thus removing the need for acoustic positioning systems and costly mother vessels. Per the project participants, the markers are long-term resistant to marine growth and erosion, thus they will remain visible to divers and subsea drones throughout the project’s lifespan,"This technology had already proven itself on large structures
MTR100: EvoLogics GmbH
underwater communication and positioning systems, as well as novel robotic solutions. The company’s advanced spread-spectrum technology allows to deliver data in most challenging subsea conditions. EvoLogics products include several series of underwater acoustic modems, underwater acoustic positioning systems (USBL, LBL), as well as the Sonobot - autonomous USV for bathymetric surveys.EvoLogics’ developments are based on the patented S2C (Sweep Spread Carrier) technology - the reliable acoustic telemetry that provides an independent bidirectional data link along with positioning, broadcasting
How Integration Can Optimize ASV Operations
the ability to view it in real-time. C-Worker 5 will also stream live to ASV Global’s stand (U4) with focus on telemetry for ASV operations. The Kongsberg installation including the new EM2040P multibeam echo sounder, Seapath 130 heading, attitude and positioning sensors and MicroPAP acoustic positioning systems represents the cutting edge of compact and portable technology for subsea survey operations on small platforms. Two-way data communication is handled by the unique Maritime Broadband Radio solution which can stream high throughput data and media at ranges greater than 25km. Underwater
February 2024
