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58MTROctober2011 products Full Ocean Depth Multibeam Imaging Sonar BlueView Technologies has been commissioned to develop the first full ocean depth (11,000m), multibeam imaging sonar systems for historic exploration projects by Virgin Oceanic and film director & National Geographic Explorer in Residence James Cameron. The new imaging sonar systems will be integrated onto manned andunmanned submersibles destined for the deepest locationson earth, including the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. At more than 6 miles deep the BlueView imaging sonar will withstand immense pressure, more than 8 tons per square inch. Using hundreds of razor-thin acoustic beams the 2D imaging sonar system will aid real-time navigation, object detection and tracking, and monitorbiologic activity by delivering and recording high resolu- tion sonar imagery and data in an environment absent of visible light. Explorer Chris Welsh approached BlueView Technologies to develop the unique multibeam system to support the Five Dives Expedition sponsored by Virgin Oceanic. World renowned film director/producer James Cameron will also use the system to explore the Mariana Trench in a separate expedition to film this unique loca- tion in 3D and uncover its mysteries. www.blueview.com Ruggedized Flash Drive Protects Data Fischer Connectors intro- duces the Fischer Rugged Flash Drive; a flash drive specially designed for safe transportation and storage of sensitive data in harsh environments. The Fischer Rugged Flash Drive memory module is securely mounted within a rugged alu- minum casing designed to provide full protection against extreme environmental conditions. Sealed IP 68/69K even unmated, the USB flash drive is waterproof down to 120 meters. The Fischer Rugged Flash Drive is resistant to extreme operating temperatures (-40°C to +85°C). In addition, it is protected from shock and vibration damage (withstands a min. 26 x 1.5-meters drop). The USB flash drive is equipped with a rugged protection cap. www.fischerconnectors.ch NEW ROS Spectator 36:1 CameraRemote Ocean Systems (ROS) has introduced the Spectator 36:1 Color Zoom Camera that offers a 36:1optical zoom with autofo- cus. This latest technology camera has an outstanding88° Field of View capability in water. The Spectator 36:1 has a 6AL4V Titanium housing and is depth rated to 4000 meters.Email: sales@ rosys.com Angel Shark Green Laser Underwater Imenco's Angel Shark Green Laser Underwater is intended for ROV use only where measurements are needed from video images. The green light ensures good visibility even at long dis- tances due to less absorption of green light in water. By paralleling two lasers, calibrated at set distance, accuratemeasurements from video images is possible. The 150 mW, 532 nm Green Laser is built into a stainless steel housing with a depth rating to 3000m. Email: al.cohen@ imenco.com  www.imenco.com Birns Aquila Articulating Helmet MountBIRNS introduced the BIRNS Aquila Articulating Helmet Mount. This lightweight, adjustable mount is tailored for one of the of the company?s most popu- lar lighting families?for theBIRNS Aquila, BIRNS Aquila- LED and BIRNS Aquila-UV. Designed by Jeff Kirby, BIRNS? Mechanical Design Engineer (and eldest son of Bob Kirby, of Kirby Morgan helmets) it?s designed with exceptional safety and performance attributes, and tailored to fit on the face- plates of the entire line of Kirby Morgan DSI helmets. The design allows for articulated movement of any BIRNS Aquila to swivel in all directions. www.birns.com MTR#8 (50-64):MTR Layouts 10/11/2011 9:13 AM Page 58