using the RBRtridente three-channel fuorescence and tethree-channel fuorescence and ynamic range and exceptional backscatter sensor. With improved dynamic range and exceptional ght conditions, the RBRtridente is endurance under a wider variety of light conditions, the RBRtridente is easily integrated
ronments. The new agreement will address speci? c techni- cal gaps in the UUV defense and offshore energy markets especially for long duration, multi-payload mission opera- tions where communications are often denied or restricted. As part of the new alliance, Metron’s Resilient Mission Autonomy portfolio
, USA Inc., to expand uncrewed underwater vehicle and-below- water image capture with survey grade accuracy (UUV) capabilities for advanced operations in dynamic envi- 44 March/April 2024 MTR #3 (34-47).indd 44 4/4/2024 10:48:46 A
bionic design. Dr. Rudolf Bannasch, EvoLogics founder, delved into years of research on penguin locomotion, resulting in the AUV’s remarkable hydrodynamic properties. With its low-drag shape, The Greensea IQ booth @ Oi impressed. There we found long-time the Quadroin achieves speeds of up to 10 knots
NEW TECH OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2024 All photos courtesy MTR unless otherwise noted NEW TECH, PARTNERSHIPS LAUNCH IN LONDON With Oceanology International now one month in the rear-view mirror, MTR takes a look at some of the interesting technologies launched before, during and after the London event.
LANDER LAB #10 Photo courtesy West Mountain Radio Photo courtesy of Clarios/AutoBatteries.com Figure 6 The West Mountain Radio Computerized Battery Analyzer (CBA V) attaches to a Figure 5 laptop by a USB-B cable, and to a battery by Powerpole® Connectors. Exploded view of an AGM lead-acid battery.
miscible barrier ? uid heavier than seawater (sg=1.026) and lighter than the battery electrolyte (sg=1.265). The original cell vent cap was screwed into the top of the riser pipe to vent the gases associated with charging. Wires were soldered to the lead (Pb) posts. The lead-acid battery was additionall
LANDER LAB #10 Of special interest for marine applications, LiPo batteries are Shipping any kind of lithium battery can be a challenge, and offered in a “pouch” design, with a soft, ? at body. The pouch IATA regs vary with the batteries inside or outside an instru- is vacuum-sealed, with all voids ?
LANDER LAB #10 BATTERY PACKS, CHARGING, AND CAPACITY TESTING Photo Credit: Hanumant Singh / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. By Kevin Hardy, Global Ocean Design LLC n ocean lander has many strengths including that produces the current is irreversible. Examples include ? exibility of deployment
syntactic foam. The collec- tion plan on nodules by March 2024. tion vehicle uses sonar to identify the position of the nodules UK-based Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) designed, devel- and has attained collection ef? ciency rates of at least 97% in oped and delivered the mining machinery planned for the
FEATURE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION & SENSORS Kevin Mackay, TESMaP voyage leader and Center head of the South and West Paci? c Regional Centre of Seabed 2030. Kevin in the seismic lab at Greta Point looking at the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano 3D map completed with data from the TESMaP voyage
About the Author vey with the pipe tracker is not required, resulting in signi? - Svenn Magen Wigen is a Cathodic Protection and corrosion control cant cost savings, mainly related to vessel charter. expert having worked across The major advantage of using FiGS on any type of subsea engineering, design
TECH FEATURE IMR There are also weaknesses in terms of accuracy because of FiGS Operations and Bene? ts signal noise and the ability to detect small ? eld gradients. In Conventional approaches to evaluating cathodic protection this process there is a risk that possible issues like coating (CP)
EMPOWERING World leading electric underwater robotics Seaeye eM1-7 Electric Manipulator • Seven function work class manipulator • Compatible with most work class ROVs • Maximum reach 1,990mm • Lift capacity 122kg/454kg (max/min reach) • Precise position and force feedback • Modular self-contained
March/April 2024 On the Cover Volume 67 • Number 3 Image courtesy NIWA-Nippon Foundation TESMaP / Rebekah Parsons-King 8 Subsea Defense Black Sea Mines When the shooting stops in the Ukraine, the tough work of clearing mines will commence. By David Strachan 12 Gliders Slocum Sentinel 22 Teledyne
SMART SUBSEA SOLUTIONS • Delivering data in most adverse conditions: underwater acoustic modems with advanced communication technology and networking • Accurate USBL, LBL and hybrid positioning of underwater assets, navigation for divers • Modem emulator and multiple cost-saving developer tools • Sonobot
MARINE TECHNOLOGY REPORTER March/April 2024March/April2024 www.marinetechnologynews.com Oceanographic Instrumentation Exploring Submarine Volcanoes When the Shooting Stops Black Sea Mine Clearance Subsea Mining The Nodule Collectors Lander Lab Volume 67 Number 3 Battery Packs MarineTechn
Nautel provides innovative, industry-leading solutions speci? cally designed for use in harsh maritime environments: • GMDSS/NAVTEX/NAVDAT coastal surveillance and transmission systems • Offshore NDB non-directional radio beacon systems for oil platform, support vessel & wind farm applications
TECH FEATURE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SYSTEM BATTLES COGNITIVE FATIGUE IN WATCHKEEPERS All images courtesy Groke Technologies Today’s evolving maritime security risks pose all-too-familiar threats to international shipping, and as just one of the many causes of fatigue, they add
RADM PHILIP SOBECK, MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND Photo by Brian Suriani USN Military Sealift Command From a global supply chain perspective, What makes MSC so vital to the we’ve learned a lot about dealing with Navy’s ? eet and our military disruptions. COVID delivered a big forces around the world? wake-up
the magnitude of this change has tational questions allow the inspection process to be more been addressed by industry’s proactive engagement with SIRE dynamic and customized to address speci? c risks or issues. 2.0’s phased implementation and its willingness to adapt. These questions will be determined
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