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L-3 Klein Introduces UUV 3500 SSS

L-3 Klein Associates debuted its UUV 3500 high-resolution side scan sonar for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). The UUV 3500 was developed as a side scan sonar with the unprecedented benefit of an advanced bathym- etry payload for the growing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) and UUV markets. L-3’s UUV 3500 product line leverages powerful multi-channel processing electronics, offering both photo-quality side scan imagery and swath bathymetry that together exceed the performance of stan- dard multi-beam echo sounders. In addition, the new system utilizes L-3 Klein’s proprietary wideband technology for unmatched range and resolution while operating at lower power to deliver superior capability at a highly afford- able price. www.L-3com.com/Klein 58 MTR April 2011

Pegasus Thrusters

Pegasus Thruster has, since 2002 built a leading position in fixed-mounted, high-performance, hands-free under- water diver propulsion vehicles (DPVs). With a complete line of thrusters tailored to both professional and recre- ational divers, Pegasus Thrusters are becoming a staple for the underwater professional. Current users who are reap- ing the benefits of the lightweight, easy to use device include municipalities, explorers, search & rescue teams and TV production crews. Pegasus Thrusters are patented unique systems powered by a NiMH battery that delivers significant propulsion power with relatively no mainte- nance. The major difference between the Pegasus and competing DPVs, is the way the thruster is fixed to the diver’s air tank with a simple but secure mounting brack- et, leaving the user’s hand’s free for tasks like filming, pho- tography, spear guns and other equipment. With speeds up to 170 feet-per-minute and pressure tested to 250-feet, the Pegasus Thrusters expand diving boundaries and sig- nificantly reduce fatigue. www.pegasusthruster.com

Underwater Hemispheric Camera

Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) announced its first 360-degree hemispheric camera. The model OPT-09 has been designed for monitoring and recording of the entire area. Ideally suited for small aquariums or pools, the cam- era can be mounted on the bottom, supported upside down from the surface or from the side of a pool, a wall or pier piling. The OceanCam-OPT-09 provides hemi- spheric recording and captures a 360-degree view without any moving parts. A virtual Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) func- tion allows the camera to be controlled and viewed over the Internet. The Internet-ready camera supports MxPEG and Motion-JPEG and delivers excellent VGA picture quality at 30 fps. This imaging system uses a ½-in. CMOS sensor and has a maximum image resolution of 3.1 mil- lion pixels (2048 x 1536) with an 8x digital zoom. With hemispheric, single- or double-panorama or simultaneous quad views, the camera can cover a wide monitoring area with great efficiency. Even when using the zoom function, the camera always records the entire image. The full image can optionally be saved for later research purposes.

The recorded images can be later analyzed from different perspectives using virtual PTZ. The camera also features an internal DVR (digital video recorder) with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB; recording over 30 hours of video. The OPT-09 OceanCam joins the lineup of real- time underwater camera systems. The system features an optically clear 55% hyper-hemisphere glass dome and is rated to 180 ft. (55m). Ultra-deep models are also avail- able. The system comes complete with 50 feet of under- water Power-over-Ethernet cable, power supply and recording software. Email: Robert.Aston@ oceanpresence.com