French Frigate Sonars Get an Upgrade
upgraded using RTsys AS3i technology (Analog Surface Ship Sonar Improvement), which digitalized and improved the processing of signals rendered by sensors.Brittany-based company RTSYS does not only deals with AUV, subsea recorders and buoys, but can also display a full range of sonar systems such as handheld devices for divers or sonar retrofit. The latter of which led the French SME to lately offer in summer 2017 its services to the French Navy by upgrading analogue sonars on four frigates.In accordance with the ACORES public procurement program (a French acronym standing for Frigate Sonar Capacity Upgrade)
Kraken, Square Robot Form Robotics Partnership
industrial robotics market. Many dull, dangerous or dirty tasks can be accomplished using industrial robots. The major trends in the global robotics market include advancements in micro-navigation systems, machine learning and component miniaturization; omnipresence of the Internet; and the rise of handheld devices like laptops, smartphones and tablets. Inspection robots play an important part in the oil and gas industry by undertaking the invaluable role of inspection, monitoring, and surveillance of complex structures. The use of these robots reduce human intervention, increase operational efficiency
Norway's Subsea Valley Eyes the Future of Things
smaller is understood to be under development for delivery next year, and the newest prototype was about to be shown when we went to print. It took 10 weeks to build a prototype, helped by local design consultancy EGGS Design — renderer of all from house-sized subsea manifolds and housings to handheld devices, rigs, and Rolls-Royce ship’s bridges. Kongsberg Maritime’s Monitoring Like the Blueye, Kongsberg Maritime’s multiple-sensor enclosure, the K-Lander, could trim ROV costs for ocean monitoring that can reach $150,000 per day, according to VP, Subsea Monitoring
NOAA Satellites Help Rescue 240 People Last Year
. Information captured from these satellites, including location, are then relayed to first responders on the ground who assist with search and rescue efforts. Of the 240 rescues in 2014, 112 were waterborne rescues, 15 were from aviation incidents and 113 were from events where small handheld devices called Personal Locator Beacons or PLBs were used. Alaska had the most SARSAT rescues, with 78, lower than last year’s total of 99. Most of the incidents involved disabled snowmobiles in the North Slope region, and four people were rescued after their small plane crashed
Iridium Delivers Smallest Voice & Data Module
connectivity. Delivered as a populated printed circuit board (PCB), the Iridium Core 9523 allows for compact partner product design. “The Iridium Core 9523 adds a new level of sophistication never before available in terms of satellite communications technology in handheld devices,” said Joel Thompson, vice president, product management, Iridium. “Due to increased demand for global connectivity, advanced functionality and smaller devices, development partners increasingly come to Iridium seeking more compact and cost-effective solutions. Since
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