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MTR100The Case: The Case: Falmouth ScientiÞ c, Inc. (FSI) has proven itself throughout the years to be a leading manufacturer of precision instrumenta- tion and systems for global oceanographic applications. The Company: The Company: Founded in 1989, FSIÕs experience includes the design, man- ufacture, and integration of stand-alone and turnkey systems to collect and relay oceanographic data in real time. Personnel include experienced engineering, technical, production, and quality assurance staff that are skilled in the manufacturing and testing of precision sensors and systems. Proven processes and personnel have successfully delivered numerous marine systems and instruments to customers around the world. Core competencies include system and design engineering; on-site volume production, rapid prototyping, encapsulation, and as- sembly; and electrical, acoustic, and system testing. FSI specializes in precision marine sensors, specialty trans-ducers, and integrated oceanographic systems. Its products and systems are used in environments ranging from estuarine to full ocean depths. Besides offering a suite of standard products the FSI team has engineered many custom solutions to meet speciÞ c and varied customer needs. FSI operates from a state- of-the-art manufacturing facility located in the marine technol- ogy corridor on Cape Cod, MA. The Tech: The Tech: ASI Group owns and operates a diverse ß eet of advanced remotely operated vehicles (ROVÕs) that services a wide range of industries. Combined with the latest in video capture and sonar imaging, specialized ROV tooling and inspection tech- niques, ASIÕs ROV division has earned international reputa- tion for the highest standards of quality. FALMOUTH SCIENTIFIC , INC.FALMOUTH SCIENTIFIC , INC.1400 Route 28A, PO Box 1400 Route 28A, PO Box 315 Cataumet, Mass. 315 Cataumet, Mass. 02534 02534Tel: (508) 564-7640 Tel: (508) 564-7640 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.falmouth. Website: www.falmouth. com comCEO/President: John Baker Vice President: Fred Hegg (Engineering)Employees: 15 Rockland Scienti Þ c520 Dupplin Road, Victoria, B.C., Canada V8Z 1C1 Tel: +1.250.370.1688 Email: jeremy@rocklandscienti Þ c.comWebsite: www.rocklandscienti Þ c.comCEO/President: Rolf Lueck Vice President: Fabian Wolk Engineering Director: Peter Stern Number of Employees: 12 Annual Sales: $2,000,000.00Ocean turbulence is a key component in understanding cli- mate change and the challenges of harnessing tidal energy. In 2013 RSI added three employees and signed a strategic partnership with Partrac for tidal energy services in Europe. Rockland ScientiÞ c continues growth as the foremost expert, innovator and supplier of turbulence measurement instru- mentation.Rockland ScientiÞ c offers a wide range of turbulence measurement systems for operation in the upper ocean and down to 6000 m. The product lineup falls into three major categories: vertical proÞ ling instruments; modular sensor packages for deployments on AUV, gliders and other autono- mous platforms; and customized measurement solutions for science, engineering, and security applications. The vertical proÞ lers come in a variety of sizes that can be deployed in a range of environments, from lakes and coastal zones to deep ocean areas. The ß ag-ship proÞ ler is the VMP-6000 proÞ ler, a completely autonomous proÞ ling robot that can can prove turbulence levels in the deep ocean down to depths of 6000 m. The modular MicroRider system is successfully deployed and used on AUV platforms such as HydroidÕs Remus 100, 600 and 6000 AUVs and other platforms such as the Teledyne Webb Slocum Glider. The most recent application of the MicroRider is the inte-gration with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Wire- Walker platform, which makes it possible to conduct repeat- ed turbulence measurement proÞ les autonomously for many weeks.July/August 2013 70 MTRMTR #6 (66-80).indd 70MTR #6 (66-80).indd 707/23/2013 9:14:34 AM7/23/2013 9:14:34 AM