Fifth-Generation OCTANS Launched
iXBlue unveiled its fifth-generation OCTANS for survey-grade navigation. The new OCTANS is an all-in-one gyrocompass and motion sensor (attitude and heading reference system, AHRS) and brings in new and enhanced features, including IMO/IMO-HSC certification and inertial navigation system (INS) product upgrade-path. The fifth-generation OCTANS gives marine customers more product variant choices, expanding its surface and subsea product range. OCTANS is built on iXBlue’s strap-down fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) technology. Fifth-generation OCTANS customers will benefit from a new offer of 5 year warranty.
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(As published in the MAY 2015 edition of Marine Technology Reporter - http://www.marinetechnologynews.com/Magazine)
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 - Meet the AutoNaut page: 14
 - WindSentinel Floating LiDAR Helps Cut Costs page: 22
 - AUVs: Getting Defensive page: 28
 - Dive into Norway's Subsea Valley page: 38
 - d’ROP Bibby’ Hydromap’s Custom-built ROV page: 44
 - MacArtney Launches NEXUS MK VII MultiPlexer page: 50
 - EvoLogics Launches High-speed Mini-modem page: 50
 - New Tracking Tech: Diver6 System page: 51
 - Applanix’ Expanded Marine Product Portfolio page: 51
 - Kongsberg’s New Marine Motion Sensor page: 51
 - Falmouth Scientific’s New Chirp Transceiver page: 52
 - Teledyne TSS Launches Powertrack Subsea Cable Tracker page: 52
 - Valeport’s SWIFT SVP page: 53
 - Dolphin Sea View 2D Sonar page: 53
 - Fifth-Generation OCTANS Launched page: 53
 - New Sonardyne ‘Syrinx’ Doppler Velocity Log page: 55
 - New Software from EIVA page: 55
 - Linden Photonics Debuts Hybrid Cables page: 56
 - STR Unveils Rechargeable Battery Pack & Charger System page: 56
 - New Switchable Magnet Launched as Tool for ROVs page: 57
 - New Multibeam Z-Boat page: 59
 - Seaperch Underwater Robotic Championships page: 60
 

