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Survey,
Geophysical, Underwater Newsletter
(Issue No.19, February
13, 2001)
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| NASA
To Implement New Global D-GPS System |
The National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is implementing a new Global
Differential GPS (GDGPS) system, developed by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL),
that provides seamless global real-time positioning at sub-20-cm vertical
accuracy and sub-10-cm horizontal accuracy for dual frequency GPS receivers.
Such accuracy has previously been available only on a selected local basis,
through real-time kinematic (RTK) techniques, which have enabled decimeter-level
(and better) real-time GPS-based positioning on a few kilometers local
scale.
Beginning in early
2001, even areas without RTK capability could access real-time positioning
at the decimeter level, without performance degradation. Many applications
require precise real-time, onboard knowledge of a platform's position and
velocity as a critical component. For regional applications, wide-area
differential systems such as the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA)
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), the U.S. Coast Guard's Continuously
Operating Reference Station (CORS), and various commercial differential systems
have provided meter-level positioning. However, global (ground, airborne,
and spaceborne) real-time positioning at the decimeter level has never been
attempted nor achieved because of perceived technical and cost challenges.
[GPS World, January 2001] - For full press release, visit
http://www.pobonline.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/news/news_item/0,2345,20702-5-699,00.html |
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| Navy's
NR-1 Team Visits Kokes Marine Technologies |
The United
States Navy's NR-1 (Nuclear Research) submarine team -- while attending the
Underwater Intervention Convention in Tampa Florida last month -- spent a
great deal of time at the Kokes Marine Technologies booth, reports Gregory
Kokes, president of the firm. The company which leases the U.S. Corsair RS-1
and U.S. Constellation RS-2 submarines was of extreme interest to the group.
Until now, the NR-1 was the only true submarine in the world performing
scientific tasks for the marine research community.
But news of Kokes
Marine Technologies' RS-1 and RS-2 subs has brought that monopoly to an end.
Also found taking a keen look at the submarine was Carl Brashear, famed Navy
diver whose life story was recently portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the
hit film Men of Honor. Brashear and Kokes discussed the recent advances in
underwater technologies and displayed excitement over this particular approach
to underwater exploration and inspection. "What a fantastic idea!" Brashear
said." In my wildest imagination I would never have thought it possible."
For the full press release or additional information about Kokes Marine
Technologies, visit their web site at
www.ResearchSubmarine.com |
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| RDI's
Multiple Orders From Leading Labs |
RD Instruments
Inc, USA, announces multiple orders from two of the world's leading marine
scientific establishments. The orders, for a total of 15 acoustic Doppler
current profiling (ADCP) systems are from the Scripps Institution of
Oceanography, USA (SIO) and for the United Kingdom National Marine Equipment
Pool, hosted by the Southampton Oceanography Centre (SOC), UK. SIO has purchased
six instruments: four 300kHz Workhorse Sentinels, a 1200kHz Workhorse Sentinel
with pressure sensor, and a Workhorse Multi-directional Wave Gauge.
SIO reports that
they purchased the instruments after good experiences with RDI Workhorses
in earlier projects. Two of the Sentinels will be deployed on an Environmental
Protection Agency project in the Santa Barbara Channel, off California, to
provide profiling data in support of oil spill response programs. The initial
deployment will be configured in the self-recording mode; however, in the
final program configuration, profile data will be telemetered ashore in real
time. For full details contact Harry Maxfield, RD Instruments or
Email:news@rdinstruments.com |
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| New
Appointments - Triton Elics International (TEI) Paris |
Edouard Kammerer
has joined Triton Elics International (TEI) in the Paris office. He will
be working with Didier Charlot on optimizing automatic processing for shallow
water multibeam data in TEI Bathy Pro. Edouard holds an MS in Marine Geosciences
and a Ph.D. in Hydrography with a specialization in multibeam sonars from
the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB, Canada).
Harold Orlinsky
has been named Project Manager with TEI. He will contribute his broad expertise
in hydrography to build on the success of Hydro Suite, TEI's integrated multibeam
survey system. Mr. Orlinsky is a former hydrographer with NOAA. He will be
based in TEI's new Portland, Oregon office. Triton Elics International develops
integrated survey systems and advanced survey tools for commercial and military
customers. More information is available on TEI's website at
www.tritonelics.com. Also contact
me fwolf@tritonelics.com for additional details. |
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| Focal
Technologies - Compact Fiber Optic Multiplexer |
Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia - Focal Technologies Corp., a Kaydon company, manufacturer of
the well established line of rotary products and fiber optic multiplexers,
has recently introduced the Model 903-HD High Density Video/Data Multiplexer.
The High Density Model 903-HD remote unit provides the features of a full-sized
subsea video/data multiplexer in a package less than half the volume of
comparable devices. Such size reduction enables installation in very limited
spaces while supporting transmission of 4 - 8 high quality video channels
and 8 - 16 bi-directional data channels over a single optical fiber.
The Model 903-HD
supports system diagnostics as well as dual fiber operation with an automatic
fiber switching option. The Model 903-HD is highly adaptable, and easily
configured to meet specific customer requirements. For more information contact,
John Purdy, Sales Manager, FOCAL TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,
Canada at (902) 468-2263, Toll Free (US): 1-800-361-2263 Fax: (902)
468-2249 |
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| DWS
International Inc. Appoints New Vice President |
| Jim Wood has
been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Corpus Christi based
DWS International Inc. (DWSII) Mr. Wood brings over 10 years of technical
sales experience to DWSII (www.dwsii.com).
Mr. Wood will be based in the company's Houston facility and can be reached
at a new Houston number 832-969-3974 (DWSI).
DWS International
Inc (DWS) is a full service company offering marine geophysical survey support
for 3D, 2D and high resolution surveys along with equipment and engineering
services to commercial and government markets worldwide. Systems support
includes support for marine geophysical electronics and equipment; navigation,
survey and mapping systems; acquisition and processing software as well as
complete integrated systems. For more details, e-mail Doug Swain at
Doug@dwsii.com. |
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| Imperial
College, London Announces Short Courses |
RESERVOIR
CHARACTERISATION AND MODELLING
A 3 month programme - 9th April to 13 July @ Imperial College London and
IFP, Paris Further details from: Hersha Mistry,
h.mistry@ic.ac.uk, Tel: +44(0)20 7594
6884
USING SPECIAL
CORE ANALYSIS IN RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
A 3 day short course - 14 - 16 March 2001 or 25 - 27 June 2001 @Imperial
College, London Further details from: Bang Nong,
b.nong@ic.ac.uk. Tel: +44 (0)20 7594
6882
UNDERWATER
ACOUSTICS
A 5-day short course 2 - 6 July 2001 Further details from: Hersha Mistry,
h.mistry@ic.ac.uk, Tel: +44(0)20 7594
6884 |
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| Anadarko
To Purchase Berkley Petroleum For $1 billion |
2/12/2001--
Anadarko Petroleum has agreed to acquire Berkley Petroleum of Canada for
C$11.40 per share in cash for an equity value of $777 million plus the assumption
of debt estimated at $250 million. Under the agreement Berkley's Canadian
assets will become part of Anadarko's existing Canadian company, Anadarko
Canada Corporation, headquartered in Calgary.
The deal includes
a right to match competing offers and a break-up fee. Both companies' boards
of directors have unanimously approved the terms of the agreement, and Berkley's
board has recommended its shareholders tender their shares to Anadarko. Anadarko
expects to mail an offering circular as soon as possible, but in any event,
on or before February 23 that will remain in effect for 21 days. The offer
is subject to 66-2/3% of the shares of Berkley Petroleum being tendered and
is also subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions and
is expected to close the week of March 12. For the full press release,
click
here now... |
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| Klein
Announces Training Seminar Schedule For 2001 |
Klein Associates,
Inc. the leader in Side Scan Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiler equipment, has
announced its 2001 OPERATIONAL / MAINTENANCE TRAINING SEMINAR SCHEDULE. The
seminar is geared to the operator, as well as to the manager, who wants a
better understanding of Side Scan Sonar techniques:
Seminar 1 May 2,
3, 4, 2001 Wed, Thur, Fri
Seminar 2 October 22, 23, 24, 2001 Mon, Tue, Wed
Location: Klein Associates Inc. Salem, New Hampshire USA
The program includes
specific sections on SONAR DESIGN DETAILS, UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS, RECORD
INTERPRETATION, THE KLEIN SYSTEM, FIELD OPERATION, SPECIALTY AREAS- Military
Applications, Oil-Field Applications, and "HANDS ON" OPERATION AT SEA. Visit
the AWARD-WIINNING Klein Associates web site or
click here for registration
info and more details on the program |
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