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Reson Introduces Diver-Held

Sonar System

Reson Inc. has introduced what is reportedly the world's first diver- held multibeam sonar system — the SeaBat DH6012. The system features 60 sonar beams, each 1.5 degrees wide by 15 degrees long, which simultaneously update up to 30 times per second. The resulting 90 degree x 15 degree viewing sec- tor is presented on a SVGA display located inside the diver's helmet.

Depth-rated to 262.4 ft. (80 m), with an operable range between one and 656 ft. (.3 and 200 m), the

SeaBat DH6012 provides informa- tion to a five-cm resolution.

Because it uses sound instead of light to construct its picture, levels of darkness and turbidity that dis- able video cameras reportedly do not affect the SeaBat DH6012.

Even in zero visibility, it can reportedly produce imagery for countless underwater applications including surveillance, underwater structure condition assessments,

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Sperry Receives DNV

Certification For ANTS

Sperry Marine was presented with a certificate from Det Norske

Veritas (DNV) at SMM '96 for its

Automatic Navigation and Track- keeping System (ANTS). The sys- tems is a combination of type- approved sub-systems in the

Vision 2100 integrated bridge which allow the systems to meet all DNV safety and technical requirements for a Watch-1 bridge certification. The ANTS sub-sys- tems are comprised of the follow- ing: MK 37VT gyrocompass; ADG 3000 VT Autopilot; SRD 331 speed log or SRD 421 dual-axis speed log;

Trimble NT200D differential GPS receiver; Rascar VT radar, voyage management systems (containing navigation, conning and planning station); and SeaNet software.

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Vulkan Introduces Hi-Temp

Silicone Drive Couplings

American Vulkan has introduced the Vulastik-L (VL) and

Vulkardan-E (VKE) silicone drive couplings for use in high tempera- ture applications. Silicone cou- pling elements for the VL are available in sizes VL 1611S to

VL4011S (590 lb-ft. to 9,220 lb-ft.)

Vulkan's element design reported- ly allows for the same continuous torque ratings for both rubber and silicone. For the VKE coupling in silicone, sizes VKE 2811S (922 lb- ft.) and 4011S (2323 lb-ft.) have been produced to date, with plans to expand this to all VKE sizes in the future.

American Vulkan offers on-site service, custom designs, engineer- ing consultation and an extensive on-hand inventory.

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