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UDT 2015: showcasing useful and relevant subsea innovation.
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Ortega
Submersibles Mk. 1C is developed to be an undetectable submersible capable
of delivering Special Forces and their equipment safely and comfortably
to their operation from an over-the-horizon drop off point. The Mk. 1C
is compatible with Low Altitude Parachute Extraction Systems, underwater
submarine launches or just under slung from a helicopter.
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Microflown
Maritime, a Dutch company developing sound source localisation
systems for the protection of airborne, surface and underwater assets,
are planning to exhibit three new products based on its acoustic vector
sensor technology. Firstly, the Hydroflown is an acoustic particle velocity
sensor that operates in air measuring particle velocity and can have numerous
applications like threat detection (and target acquisition), oil exploration,
navigation (i.e. of small autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles), underwater
communication, noise radiation tests, environmental monitoring, etc. Secondly,
the B-AMMS (Boat Acoustic Multi-Mission Sensor) is a boat mounted dedicated
gunshot detection and localisation system for maritime use. The sensor
can detect shots and localise the shooter position whilst being targeted
directly; but also when the bullet does not directly pass the vessel.
Thirdly, the Buoy Mounted Sensor enhances current situational awareness
capabilities within the maritime domain. Blueprint Subsea design and manufacture a number of products for the offshore, subsea and commercial diving markets. Among these are Blueprints StarFish Sonar Systems which will be on show at UDT 2015. StarFish are a range of side-scanning sonar systems that use the latest acoustic technology and signal processing techniques to produce high quality underwater imagery. Teledyne RD Instruments are a leading company in Doppler navigation. One of Teledyne RDI's products is the Doppler Velocity Log (DVL), a multi-function Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) acoustic sensor that provides highly accurate velocity information. In addition to providing speed over ground and speed through water, the instrument uses other sensors to provide position updates for both subsea and surface platforms. Teledyne RDI's DVLs are ideally suited for a wide variety of scientific, military, and commercial applications. In other news, SeeByte recently announced that it has received an order from the United Kingdom's (UK) Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to deliver a maritime autonomy demonstration system. The demonstration system will consist of UUVs equipped with SeeByte's SeeTrack Neptune, an open architecture enabling autonomous multivehicle collaboration. The systems will be integrated with the UK's Maritime Autonomy Framework (MAF) developed under Dstl funding. They enable the UK to develop next generation over-the-horizon capabilities. Delivery will be to the Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Trials Team (RN MASTT). Alastair Cormack, Technical Client Manager at SeeByte said: "This new generation of autonomous systems should serve to inform in the development of a joint MCM and Hydrography capability equipped with off-board assets. They should also help research and develop uses to support other future naval capabilities, such as the MHC and the Type 26 Frigate". Furthermore, Kongsberg will deliver the new generation of Minesniper Mk III systems to the Royal Norwegian Navy. The system will support new and flexible capabilities for inspection and neutralisation of sea mines. The system will enable operations to be performed in a safer and more efficient way. Alex Soar, UDT Event Manager, said "I am delighted to welcome such an impressive array of new exhibitors to this year's event and, as always, it is good to see such a committed contingent of companies who have traditionally supported the show". Military personnel can register for UDT for free. There are also exclusive prices available to academics and the public sector. Exceptionally, UDT offers an extension of the May Early Bird until the 15th of May, which allows non-military personnel to save up to £200 on delegate passes. For more information on UDT visit www.udt-global.com |
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