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MTR MTR 100 100content with remaining known as a world-class manufacturer of underwater acoustics, the last few years has seen UK-based Sonardyne International transform its business into a 300 people-strong organization able to offer inertial navigation, sonar imaging and wireless communication technologies all under one roof. The Company At Sonardyne, creating innovative, low risk solutions that solve clients? subsea challenges is the driving force behind this independent design and manufac- turing company. Now in its 43rd year of business, Sonardyne has a portfolio of acoustic and non-acoustic technologies ranging from autonomous monitoring subsea sensors to high resolution imag-ing sonars for AUVs. A vertically integrated company with in-house research, design, manufactur- ing, testing, marketing, distribution and support, Sonardyne is geared to quickly respond to its clients? needs. In 2014, Sonardyne opened the doors of its new multi-million dollar UK manufacturing facility, home to its expanded Produc- tion, Engineering, Testing, Quality and Repair departments. With these signi -cantly increased manufacturing capabil- ities, Sonardyne has invested to ensure it has the best infrastructure to supports its clients and future growth. The Tech Sonardyne?s technology portfolio cov- ers four categories:  Acoustic positioning ? Sonar- dyne?s 6G USBL, LBL and LUSBL sys- tems are operational in every deepwater development, helping navigate subsea vehicles, install subsea structures and position surface vessels. 6G systems use ultra-wide bandwidth acoustic signals to achieve exceptional subsea naviga- tion, communications and positioning performance. In 2014, its capabilities were recognized with a prestigious in-ternational award for technological in- novation.  Inertial Navigation ? This offers contrasting and complementary char- acteristics to acoustic and satellite po-sitioning. The seamless integration of these produces a single solution offer- ing a continuous position output with no drift. Sonardyne INS systems tailored for DP reference and subsea vehicle positioning deliver greater overall preci- sion and accuracy than acoustics, GPS/ GNSS or inertial alone.  Wireless Communications ? Sonardyne is renowned for reliable through-water acoustic and high speed optical communications. With this, us- ers can harvest data from sea oor sensor nodes using unmanned surface vehicles, reducing the cost and risk associated with deploying conventional ships.  Sonar Imaging ? Sonardyne sonar imaging expertise protects vulnerable waterside facilities and vessels from the threat of attack, enables AUVs such as the Blue n-12 to gather pixel-perfect seabed images, monitors a billion cubic feet of water for oil leaks and navigates hazards for vessels. 8280 Willow Drive Place North, 8280 Willow Drive Place North, Houston, TX, USA 77070 Houston, TX, USA 77070 T: +1 281 890 2120 T: +1 281 890 2120 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] http://www.sonardyne.com http://www.sonardyne.com CEO/President: John Ramsden CEO/President: John RamsdenEngineering Director: Simon Partridge Engineering Director: Simon Partridge Number Of Employees: 310 Number Of Employees: 310 Sonardyne International Ltd. July/August 2014 72 MTRMTR #6 (66-81).indd 72MTR #6 (66-81).indd 727/31/2014 10:03:27 AM7/31/2014 10:03:27 AM