Smarter Than Us
designed to independently perform offshore wind inspections, only reporting back at the end of the mission.The potential of quantum computing will be considered in an upcoming issue of Marine Technology Reporter magazine. Quantum computing is expected to dwarf the current potential that AI holds for data processing and interpretation. Where a supercomputer might take a year to crunch a load of data, it could take just a few hours with a quantum computer.The potential this power has for further advancing AI is only just being explored
Echoview 15 for Hydroacoustic Data Analysis
Echoview Software launched Echoview 15, an update of its flagship data processing software designed for water column research.Echoview is designed to convert raw measurements from a wide range of echosounders and sonars into meaningful metrics. “This release provides users with powerful new tools which continue to advance the study and understanding of underwater ecosystems,” said Brett Merritt, CEO of Echoview Software.“Echoview 15 brings exciting new features that further simplify complex workflows and support advanced research applications," added Briony Hutton, Chief Scientist
BOEM Initiates Cetacean Acoustic Monitoring Program
annual contributions to POWERON to have their long-term PAM requirements fulfilled by an approved third party.Conducting monitoring through POWERON has multiple benefits, including:Data consistency – Research will use similar instrument types, consistent calibration, and standard methods for data processing, which will lead to more robust results.Conserving/optimizing resources – POWERON can pool resources among partners, such as refurbishing instruments on neighboring lease areas on the same expedition to save on the costs of vessel time.Comprehensive data sets – Data collected from
Teledyne Unveils 16K, 1-Megahertz TDI Line Scan Camera
frame grabbers, utilizing CLHS technology. Built on reliable, field-proven high-speed data transmission technology, Teledyne DALSA says it delivers data at 16 Gigapixels per second over dual CLHS CX4 connectors to active optical cables. Its data forwarding capability supports parallel data processing in up to 12 PCs
Ocean Geophysics Sets Up New UXO Clearance Service for Dutch Offshore Wind
UXO detection and clearance work, and many of the license holders do not prioritize offshore work. We aim to help debottleneck offshore UXO survey work on behalf of developers and operators of offshore wind farms,” says Alison Wells, CEO of Ocean Geophysics.The company offers a comprehensive data processing services aimed at achieving As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) certification, a critical safety standard for UXO risk management. In the international market outside of the Netherlands, Ocean Geophysics has streamlined its ALARP certification process, achieving turnaround times as fast
Less is More with Gyroscopes
of less than 7W. It has a Doppler Velocity Logger-aided position accuracy of heading accuracy of 0.07° and pitch and roll accuracy of 0.01°. “The Phins 9 Compact is an ideal solution for new generation AUV manufacturers and e-ROV operators looking to save power without compromising on data processing capabilities,” says Le Roy. Its applications include survey-grade coastal and offshore seabed mapping, inspection repair and maintenance and defense.The latest models added to Advanced Navigation’s DFOG range are the Boreas A Series, including A90 and A70. The A Series is designed
Partnerships aims to bring Hydrographic Survey Data Processing to the Cloud
can process ocean data in near-real time during surveys and seamlessly contextualize it with existing geophysical data, aiming to reduce the time from data collection to actionable insights, shrinking lead times from weeks to hours."We are very excited to share our latest innovation in ocean data processing with the integration of Absolute Ocean and HYPACK's sonar data software," said Joe Wolfel, CEO of Terradepth. "Our goal is to revolutionize the hydrographic industry, making ocean data more accessible,efficient, and actionable than ever before, and this partnership is a great example
TGS Licenses Imaging Software to Shell, Secures OBN Contract in North America
suite, announcing also it has secured another contract for the Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition work in North America.The agreement with Shell provides opportunities for strategic collaboration and underscores the company’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to elevate data processing and analytical capabilities for its clients.Through the agreement, Shell will migrate from their current in-house software to Imaging AnyWare."We are pleased to partner with Shell to enhance their data processing and analysis capabilities. Shell's adoption of TGS Imaging AnyWare highlights
Autonomous Survey Technology: Cutting the Umbilical
to produce relatively small but high resolution seismic datasets. In the future, it will enable the swarm to report back to the launching vessel even if the vessel has moved beyond the reach of an individual OBN.Ocean Infinity’s Armada surface robot vessels only require a skeleton crew because data processing and payload control is conducted from onshore operations centers.Source: Ocean InfinityThe OBNs are designed to glide to the seafloor without the need for ROV help or DP-positioning mother vessels. As part of their patented autonomy, the OBN’s will use flight data to create a current profile
February 2025
