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MTR100The Case: The Case: The shore-based ocean radar ?WERA? provides reliable data of ocean surface currents and signi cant wave height and di- rection pixel by pixel with an outstanding spatial and temporal resolution for VTS, SAR and environmental protection appli- cations.The Company: The Company: Helzel Messtechnik GmbH founded in 1995, specializes in development and production of environmental and oceano- graphic measurement systems. Its passion for environmental and oceanographic measurement technology is re ected in WERA ? Remote Ocean Sensing, a shore-based over-the-ho- rizon radar to measure ocean currents, waves and wind up to ranges of more than 200 km. This technique provides impor- tant ocean parameters for coastal management and offshore operators as well as for research institutes. Due to the reliable high-quality of its output data, WERA enjoys a unique reputa- tion as leading system and is installed more than 20 countries world wide. The Tech: The Tech: The WERA system is the only system that can be con gured with a compact antenna system or an array type antenna, ac-cording to the compnay. Our dynamic team offers all required support from the de nition phase of a project by assisting to work out proposals, identify suited sites for instrument instal- lation and help to prepare infrastructure and installation of the systems. Helzel Messtechnik provides all services and train- ing to con gure the WERA systems and software according to the operational requirements. To provide the most effective and best service for our world wide WERA users, we co-oper- ate with local service providers. HELZEL M ESSTECHNIK GMB HHELZEL M ESSTECHNIK GMBHCarl-Benz-Strasse 9 Carl-Benz-Strasse 9Kaltenkirchen, Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 24568 Germany 24568 Tel: +49-4191-9520-0 Tel: +49-4191-9520-0 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.helzel.com Website: www.helzel.com CEO/President: Thomas Helzel, Matthias Kniephoff Employees: 12 SeaView Systems, Inc. 7275 Joy Road, Dexter, Mich. 48130 Tel: 734-426-8978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.seaviewsystems.com CEO/President: Matthew Cook Number of Employees: 6 Annual Sales: $750,000.00 Leaders in the provision of world-class custom underwater technology solutions to the inshore market place, SeaView Systems? capabilities include expertise in electronic, soft- ware and mechanical design. Other capabilities include electro/mechanical assembly and integration, machining and fabrication. SeaView Systems was founded on experience in the world of maritime electronics and offshore ROVs. It is a small, growing group with skill sets covering ROV opera- tions and high end underwater surveys including the use of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for geo-referencing and 3D sonar & laser modeling. Its portfolio of in-house developed high-tech custom devices range from  ber multiplexers, a modular smart hydraulic control stack (patented), dimmable networked LED lamps, HD cameras and other electronic/electro-mechanical de-vices and software. Its operations include inshore/offshore ROV operations, various forms of underwater sonar survey and the deployment of custom tooling. Its solutions use off-the-shelf components and original sys- tems to enable the company to provide its clients with unique inspection, survey and intervention services. In-house devel- oped systems include: Inspection technologies: Long Dis-tance ROV: 10k ft internal tunnel and pipeline inspections through restrictions down to 18? diameter; Custom articu- lated ROV with DVL aided INS dynamic positioning, HD video and multibeam sonar pro ling; SeaView Serpent: Ar- ticulated ROV for inspection of small pipelines; SeaView PipeWalk 3D sonar visualization software; and much more. www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 73MTR #6 (66-80).indd 73MTR #6 (66-80).indd 737/23/2013 9:15:40 AM7/23/2013 9:15:40 AM