USV Hypoxia Mapping Capabilities Verified by Manned Vehicle
. It was fitted with an AML-3 Sonde (with wireless charging capabilities) as well as conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD) and dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors. Auxiliary sensors for additional data collection included the Teledyne Workhorse Monitor 300 kHZ ADCP, SeaView Systems SVS-603HR wave sensor, AIRMAR 200WX Met Station and AIRMAR DT800 depth and temperature sensor.Operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico in December delivered high winds, rough seas and limited sun for battery charging due to cloud cover and seasonally shorter days. The operations team managed the power budget by running at efficient
Airmar Technology Announces the Passing of Peter Braffitt, VP
Airmar Technology said that its Vice President, Peter Braffitt, died suddenly on October 25, 2022 at his home in South Carolina. Stephen Boucher, founder and CEO of Airmar Technology Corporation, stated, “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my colleague and friend. Peter has made an indelible mark on the reputation and success of Airmar and our subsidiary, Gemeco Marine Electronics. His leadership, knowledge and dedication to our customers was unmatched, and he will be greatly missed not only as a professional but as a personal mentor to many of his team.”Peter joined
AutoNaut Completes a 16-week, 4,000-mile Mission on the Atlantic continental shelf break
, for which we are grateful. It comprised:Nortek Signature500 ADCP, fitted through the hullSeiche PAM, fitted to a small fin below the hull rather than as a towed arrayAanderaa / Xylem Motus wave sensor, fitted internallySBE 49s CTD, loaned by UEA, fitted externally to the hull (depth not used)AirMar weather station, fitted to low bridgeThe original route plan was to be a 90-day deployment from SAMS in Oban, following the Extended Ellett Line out to Rockall and then north towards Iceland, before transiting west some way towards Greenland, with return to Oban. This changed as the start was
Case Study: Autonaut Put to the Test
, for which we are grateful. It comprised:Nortek Signature500 ADCP, fitted through the hullSeiche PAM, fitted to a small fin below the hull rather than as a towed arrayAanderaa / Xylem Motus wave sensor, fitted internallySBE 49s CTD, loaned by UEA, fitted externally to the hull (depth not used)AirMar weather station, fitted to low bridgeThe original route plan was to be a 90-day deployment from SAMS in Oban, following the Extended Ellett Line out to Rockall and then north towards Iceland, before transiting west some way towards Greenland, with return to Oban. This changed as the start was
Farsounder Recommends Propspeed FoulFree for Sonar Transducers
by such a well-regarded brand,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “The FarSounder collision avoidance sonar technology is integral to the safety of ocean-going vessels and Foulfree has proven once again to effectively protect transducers with no degradation in performance.”Certified by Airmar to result in no loss in transducer performance once applied, Foulfree releases marine growth, reducing the maintenance needed to keep transducers clean and streamlining water flow. Foulfree is a specialized foul-release coating that is biocide-free and does not poison marine growth. Once cured, Foulfree
Airmar Debuts Chirp-Ready Cavity Mount Transducer
Airmar Technology introduces its CM510L Cavity Mount Transducer, a 3 kW Chirp-ready transducer with low frequency (25-50 kHz) Chirp capabilities.Ideally suited for commercial fishing applications where bottom discrimination and target resolution of bottom-fish species are critical to success, the CM510L includes the popular 28 kHz, 38 kHz and 50 kHz fishing frequencies, plus all other frequencies in the band.“We wanted to develop a comprehensive transducer for commercial fishing,” said Jennifer Matsis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The CM510L delivers the most popular
AIRMAR Opens Office in Cape Town
Ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology company AIRMAR Technology Corporation said it has opened a new South African sales and support office in Cape Town. The new office will manage sales and service operations for both Airmar and Marport (an Airmar subsidiary) products, serving all commercial and recreational business in South Africa.Leading the charge at the new location is marine veteran Craig Santer, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the operation. “Craig is uniquely qualified to manage our Airmar and Marport business in South Africa. His 14-year career has revolved
AIRMAR Hires Vlad as Marine Product Line Manager
Ultrasonic sonar and Chirp technology company AIRMAR Technology Corporation has hired Brian Vlad as Marine Product Line Manager. Vlad will focus on the direction and evolution of Airmar’s line of marine products, and joins with over 20 years of marine electronics experience, primarily in product development and line management.Vlad comes to Airmar following a lengthy career at Raymarine where he managed over 30 product introductions. In the role of Airmar’s Marine PLM, Vlad will help structure and focus Airmar’s product roadmap through market analysis and VOC feedback from both the
AIRMAR Sensors Offer Optimum Performance for AUVs
Surface Vehicles (ASVs) in applications such as surveys and seabed mapping, offshore drilling, and pipeline inspection. “We’ve experienced considerable growth in our oceanographic survey business in the past twelve months,” stated Susan Bennett, Business Development Manager at AIRMAR Technology Corporation. Bennett added, “As a result, Airmar has significantly broadened the company’s offerings to include a comprehensive suite of ultrasonic transducers that includes over 150 different piezoceramic element and array options, an extensive housing portfolio and customized
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