NOAA, Northrop Grumman to Release Sonar Images of the USS Monitor Shipwreck Site
NOAA and Northrop Grumman will release the first-ever high definition sonar images of the USS Monitor shipwreck site during a media briefing on Saturday, March 7. The briefing will include presentations from members of the research team. Reporters will also have the opportunity to tour the Batten Conservation Complex, the primary conservation facility for artifacts recovered from the Monitor, including the revolving gun turret, Dahlgren guns, and steam engine. In September 2025, members of Northrop Grumman’s Technology for Conservation team, along with scientists from NOAA and Stantec
Kongsberg Discovery Launches HISAS2020 Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Kongsberg Discovery has launched the HISAS2020 synthetic aperture sonar.Previously available exclusively as part of integrated payloads on Kongsberg Discovery’s HUGIN AUV family, HISAS can now be implemented across any platform – including all relevant AUVs, USVs, ROVs and towed assets – delivering clear, centimeter-level resolution, robust system design for long-term reliability, and real-time data processing. The solution, suitable for an array of defence, energy and ocean science applications, will be officially showcased at Oceanology International in London in March.Speed and
Teledyne Marine Will Debut New Technologies at Oceanology International 2026
of new integrated dual head multibeam systems designed to enhance survey efficiency, data quality and operational productivity.Full details of the new product will be revealed at stand F100, where visitors can discover how Teledyne Marine’s latest technologies are supporting evolving offshore, hydrographic and autonomous survey requirements.2026 also marks the 50th anniversary of Teledyne RESON, a leader in underwater acoustic solutions. To celebrate this milestone, Teledyne RESON will host a champagne reception at the Teledyne Marine stand (F100) on 10 March at 3:00pm, bringing together customers
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