Oceanology International Technology Post Show ReportThe Model R12K Deep Sea Acoustic New Acoustic Release Transponding release is the ? rst prod-from Teledyne Benthosuct in the Benthos release line to bene? t Teledyne Benthos launched the R12K from this new electronics architecture. Acoustic Release. According to the The new units are digital signal pro-manufacturer, the development and de-cessor (DSP) based allowing the move sign process included an in-depth needs from audible status con? rmations to vi-assessment across a broad spectrum of sual signal con? rmations. the user base. The resulting new product, Performance enhancements for the R12K, aims to combine the reliability of R12K units include: the Teledyne Benthos acoustic release • Battery voltage indication, in-mechanical design with new electronic cluding percent remaining, on command Sonardyne’s SensorView Softwaresystems that improve the functional as-• Unit tilt measurement, 0-180 Sonardyne International launched the pects of the product.degrees (+/- 1%), available on command SensorView monitoring software de-• Positive con? rmation of re- signed to provide a user-friendly inter-lease status on command. face to access raw sensor data direct The R12K is designed for full ocean from subsea acoustic instrumentation. depth mooring recovery applications SensorView was developed in response with a rugged stainless steel package to customer demand to stream sensor and a 5,000kg load rating. Every release data directly from subsea transponders; is functionally tested to full ocean depth either in parallel with a Sonardyne 6G pressures. (Sixth Generation) USBL and LBL Image: Teledyne Benthoswww.benthos.com acoustic positioning system or com-EIVA Launches Dredging SystemThe EIVA NaviSuite Uca software bundle, a plug and play solution for integration with the Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System for excavators was recently launched and is the result of collaboration between EIVA and Trimble, established to enable Trimble cus-tomers to choose EIVA software for use with the Trim-ble GCS900 Grade Control System for excavators. Us-ing EIVA software with the GCS900 allows dredging contractors to leverage the capabilities of the EIVA dredging software with the precise positioning capabili-ties of the Trimble system. “The collaboration between our companies allows contractors to add EIVA’s exper-tise in underwater visualization and dredging work? ows to Trimble’s market leading system for excavator machine guidance. The result is unparalleled productivity in marine construction and dredging operations,” said Roz Buick, VP and GM, Trimble Heavy Civil Construction Division The 3D EIVA software allows for ef? cient and precise dredging operations, which means less time spent in the cab and an overall reduced timeframe of operations, from pre-survey to end-report. NaviSuite Uca was also developed in close collaboration with JD-Contractor, a dredging specialist and customer representative. According the Palle Møller, Captain of M/S Marcos, JD-Contractor, NaviSuite Uca has proven its worth: “We’re very happy with the solution that integrates the EIVA software with the Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System for excavators, and use it for all dredging operations. The 3D visualiza-tion allows us to change the angle of the view as needed. This combined with the real-time information from the Trimble system for the precise position of the excavator’s bucket means we constantly have a complete overview of how far we’ve come, if the bottom of the trench is even and if we’ve missed a section.”www.trimble.com // www.eiva.comApril 201452 MTRMTR #3 (50-64).indd 52 MTR #3 (50-64).indd 52 4/9/2014 2:14:31 PM4/9/2014 2:14:31 PM