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February 9-11, 2010
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Underwater Intervention is the combined annual conference of the Association of Diving Contractors International and the The Marine Technology Society's ROV Committee....
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Upcoming Fledermaus Tools and Functionality Featured at AGU
For the 10th consecutive year, IVS 3D exhibited at the annual AGU meeting in San Francisco, CA from December 14-18. With over 16,000 geophysicists from around the world, the meeting was a successful collaboration of the latest issues and technology surrounding Earth and space sciences. At the IVS 3D booth, many attendees saw demonstrations of Fledermaus Version 7 and were excited to learn about the latest integrations with ESRI.
ONR Recalls Role in Vessel's Record-Breaking Deep-Sea Dive
Fifty years ago on Jan. 23, 1960, two men set a deep-diving record, plunging their vessel -- the Trieste -- 35,810 feet to the deepest known point on the Earth's surface, the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench. It was a feat that many considered the ocean exploration equivalent of putting the first man on the moon, as the Trieste became the first -- and only -- manned vessel to reach the floor of the Challenger Deep.
WHOI Buys Another SeaBat 7125 System
The National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently purchased a new SeaBat 7125-SV-ROV system to be integrated into the Jason ROV. This is the third RESON SeaBat 7125 system that WHOI has purchased -- the first two installed on the AUV Sentry and HOV Alvin. These 6000m depth rated systems provide the NDSF fleet of deep-sea exploration vehicles with ultra high-resolution bathymetric survey capabilities.
Hard Anodized Aluminum SubConn Connector
MacArtney’s said the Hard Anodized SubConn Connector is now held as a stock item. Specially treated to resist cathodic de-bonding, the hard anodized aluminum is touted by the company as stronger than other non-conductive materials, and can have a longer life. Since its introduction as a special order connector, the Hard Anodized SubConn connector has been a success with offshore, military and ocean science customers, according to the company.
New Low-Wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer
Turner Designs announced a new low-wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer for detection of Refined Oils and Fuels. Recent developments in LED technology allow for excitation wavelengths down to 260nm. These new Deep UV LEDs are designed to enable detection of a broad range of refined oils and fuels. Using BTEX as the standard, the C7 is able to detect as low as 0.1ppm over a dynamic range >250ppm.
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WHOI Buys Another SeaBat 7125 System
Feb 04, 2010
The National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently purchased a new SeaBat 7125-SV-ROV system to be integrated into the Jason ROV. This is the third
Fairfield Industries becomes FairfieldNodal
Jan 26, 2010
After 30 years as Fairfield Industries, this seismic data acquisition and technology company officially changed its name to FairfieldNodal. “Most industry insiders know us for our spec work and processing,
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New Low-Wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer
Feb 04, 2010
Turner Designs announced a new low-wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer for detection of Refined Oils and Fuels. Recent developments in LED technology allow for excitation wavelengths down to 260nm.
Hard Anodized Aluminum SubConn Connector
Feb 04, 2010
MacArtney’s said the Hard Anodized SubConn Connector is now held as a stock item. Specially treated to resist cathodic de-bonding, the hard anodized aluminum is touted by the company as stronger than