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Products CARIS releases HIPS and SIPS 8.0CARIS released CARIS HIPS and SIPS 8.0, a hydrographic data processing sys-tem. HIPS and SIPS offers a single so- lution for bathymetry, seaß oor imagery and water column data processing. The release of HIPS and SIPS 8.0 in-cludes signiÞ cant enhancements, such as the continued implementation of water column data processing allow- ing the data to be supplemented into the bathymetry, the redesigned calibration tools in Subset Editor and the new HIPS project database allowing for faster open times and multi-user access.ÒThe major release of HIPS and SIPS 8.0 has many new features that our cli- ents have been eagerly waiting for,Ó said Burns Foster, product manager for HIPS and SIPS. ÒThe ability to be able to se-lect and import water column data as bathymetric data into existing projects is very exciting as there are plenty of use- ful applications for this, from scientiÞ c endeavors to verifying the least depth on a wreck. Also, the new HIPS database Þ le is the Þ rst step in bringing data stor- age and management in HIPS and SIPS to the next level and we have some big plans for this going forward.Ó Following the introduction of water column data processing in HIPS and SIPS 7.1.1, the continued development in HIPS and SIPS 8.0 now allows users to supplement the bathymetry in exist- ing projects with water column data. The data can be selected and imported as additional bathymetry and is stored in a CSAR point cloud. Water column data can now be imported as fully cor- rected bathymetric data and utilized in the same tools and workß ows as stan- dard bathymetry. New HIPS project database with multi- user accessThe new .hips Þ le for HIPS and SIPS projects is a database that will provide several advantages, including manage- ment of multi-user access to the data. The project database also signiÞ cantly improves the performance of opening a project. Testing on a project contain- ing hundreds of track lines shows open times are dropping from several minutes to only a few seconds. CARIS clients who have a valid CARIS subscription can now download HIPS and SIPS 8.0 from the CARIS Online Customer Services website. Individu- als new to HIPS and SIPS can contact [email protected] for more information and a quote.Water column data can be selected and imported as additional ba-thymetry in HIPS and SIPS 8.0.www.caris.com Massive Light Output, Minimal EnergyThe robust new BIRNS General-Area Chamber Light-LED is an Þ xture that is designed to safely provides bril- liant lighting inside HeO2-atmosphere PVHO chambers. It is a customizable solution for submersibles, diving bells, personnel transfer capsules and a wide range of decompression, recompression and hyperbaric chambers.The system provides brilliant white light 3,500K illumination with a 50,000 hour lamp life and a low <1W power consumption. It has an electrochemi-cally polished aluminum reß ector, and is vibration and shock proofÑtailored to withstand the rigors of varying pres- sure work environments. The BIRNS General-Area Chamber Light-LED can mount on nearly any ceiling or structure wall and has a superior heat sink design and case ground (earth) connection for safe and seamless operation. It features a stainless steel helium release valve to prevent the risk of post-decompression explosion. This comprehensive low volt- age (15-40V DC; 12-28V AC) system comes complete with a factory-installed penetrator and cable assembly for sav- ings and convenience and meets or ex- ceeds applicable Det Norske Veritas (DNV), LloydÕs and UL requirements. Crafted from rugged hard black anod-ized aluminum with a tempered borosil-icate glass lens, it integrates a stainless steel cage for additional lamp protection and can be speciÞ ed with an added con- nector and/or on/off switch. www.birns.com SEA CON?s ConÞ gurable PBOF Manifold SEA CON has answered the growing customer demands for a modular system which allows the user to easily replace sensors and other equipment without Þ eld terminations. SEA CONÕs PBOF manifold has been developed to allow users the ability to mate the interface connections at the manifold with either rubber molded cable or oil Þ lled hoses. It is designed to be a reliable junction box which allows serviceability and reconÞ g-uration by the user. To protect the system, each connector is independently water- blocked, thus creating redundant seals preventing collateral damage should any one component be compromised.www.seaconworldwide.com Water column data can be select- ed and imported as additional ba- thymetry in HIPS and SIPS 8.0. April 201358 MTRMTR #3 (50-64).indd 58MTR #3 (50-64).indd 584/3/2013 4:39:18 PM4/3/2013 4:39:18 PM