£4M Investment to Enhance Marine Robotics Research Capabilities
. “It will ensure that UK marine science can meet the urgent need to observe, understand, and predict changes in the ocean.”The funding from NERC’s FMRI program supports its Accelerating Adoption of Sensor Innovation (AASI) initiative, which aims to show how innovation in marine sensor technology can be translated into deployable autonomous research capabilities.The funding will support three cutting-edge sensor development projects: integrating these sensors into autonomous platforms, enhancing data management systems, and targeting comprehensive validation trials by the summer of
Researchers Team Up to Investigate Costal Wave Breaking
importance of the coastal wave breaking, deemed notoriously complex and challenging-to-measure phenomenon.Specifically, the WAVECLIM project will look to fill a gap in understanding the role these often dramatic coastal processes play in global climate modeling. The project will use advanced sensor technology and machine learning to capture and integrate coastal wave-breaking dynamics into predictive models. State-of-the-art monitoring equipment, including LIDAR, drones, and stereoscopic cameras, will be deployed to provide unprecedented data on coastal wave breaking under diverse conditions.Machine
FORCE Technology, AOS Team Up for Subsea Inspection Services in Australia
insights into the integrity of critical subsea assets, enabling operators to identify and address structural vulnerabilities before they escalate into costly failures and potential environmental disasters.The agreement, signed November 2024, also covers FORCE Technology's FiGS (Field Gradient Sensor) technology, with AOS gearing up to offer cathodic protection monitoring services based on this solution.FiGS is a state-of-the-art non-contact survey tool that provides precise assessments of subsea structure cathodic protection health, enabling early detection of corrosion and advising on repairs
Vycarb Launches CO2 Removal Pilot in New York Waterway
water with natural minerals to instantly generate HCO3, preventing the CO2 from entering the atmosphere.When deployed at scale, the system is expected to enable carbon removal and storage at less than $100/tonne per year. A key technology for reducing costs is the company’s direct measurement sensor technology which quantifies CO2, HCO3, and CO3 in water in real-time. It helps optimize the mineral dissolution reaction to naturally changing CO2 concentrations.Vycarb says there are no negative consequences on local ecosystems, and by reducing local water acidification (caused by the high CO2 forming
Beam Launches New System to Advance 3D Mapping for Offshore Wind
compact and lightweight than its previous version, making it suitable for integration into smaller observation-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) as well as larger work-class ROVs.Despite its reduced size, the system is capable of operating at depths up to 3000 meters and features enhanced sensor technology for improved image quality, especially in low-light conditions."SubSLAM X3 represents a significant leap forward in our ability to serve the offshore wind industry. This system not only enhances our capabilities in terms of data collection and asset inspection but also significantly reduces
Technology Time - Newfoundland & Labrador Style
even more important, Collett added, as the industry shifts towards durable, efficient and data-driven operations, as well as increased collaboration within NL and beyond.Nditive3D specializes in real-time gas detection and predictive analysis using an AI-powered monitoring system and patent-pending sensor technology. Ideal for high-risk industrial environments, Nditive3D serves chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, offshore energy, the mining industry and marine transportation.Kraken KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar system and autonomous launch and recovery system.© Kraken RoboticsKraken
CSignum, ANB Sensors Target Water Quality Monitoring Innovation
communications and ANB Sensors, a renowned manufacturer of high-quality, calibration-free pH sensors announced their collaboration for wireless solutions for water quality monitoring. This collaboration expands the reach of water quality monitoring solutions by interconnecting ANB's advanced sensor technology with CSignum's innovative EM-2 wireless communication platform.CSignum and ANB Sensors bring together high-precision sensors and battery powered, wireless communication to provide a comprehensive monitoring system capable of operating in the most challenging and difficult to reach environments
Optimizing Cathodic Protection Survey Using Non-contact Sensors
determine issues with current drain to or from adjacent structures. Image courtesy FORCE Technology New version of FiGS in and inspection arm 03Image courtesy FORCE TechnologyField Gradient TechnologyData quality and value improves through the use of non-contact surveys using field gradient sensor technology. Standard sensors in this field work by detecting potential differences between the Ag/AgCl cells, placed approximately half a meter apart, to gauge anodic and cathodic activities. However, these cells are prone to drifting and necessitate regular recalibrations — typically after every
GeoAcoustics Scoops First Major Order for Newly-Launched Sub-Bottom Profiler
Hydroacoustic sensor technology developer GeoAcoustics has secured a major order from MER-Subsea for its next-generation GeoPulse 2 Sub-Bottom Profiler, which was unveiled just last week.The order from GeoAcoustics’ established Middle East channel partner MER-Subsea will see the first 15 GeoPulse 2 systems exclusively delivered to end-customers across the region.“We are confident that the new capabilities of GeoPulse 2 will unlock more flexibility and efficiencies for MER-Subsea customers. The GeoAcoustics and GeoPulse names have been recognized for over 40 years as high quality and
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