Don’t Kill the Navy Mine Countermeasures Triad In this perceptive article the challenges faced by the US Navy in Mine Countermeasures (MCM) are discussed. Like many western navies the USN is looking toward new robotics systems and unmanned technologies to counter the mine threat. The significant risk is that as legacy systems are retired, there […]
DL24 Acoustic Modem Configurator Intuitive Programming of Benthos Acoustic Modems The intuitive graphical user interface of the AMC provides the following features and benefits. Features: • Simple graphical interface • Status check, setup and control of modems • Works with Benthos 900 Series modem firmware (CLAM Shell commands) • Multiple modems displayed on separate tabs […]
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers Widespread Applications Stem from Diverse Measurement Capabilities. Rather than a spinning propeller, the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) – like dolphins and bats – uses sound to explore its environment. Operating underwater, the method works like hand-held radars used by police to catch speeding motorists. A sound burst is emitted by […]
The Navy ACT Interserve Matchplay 2018 Team at Mollymook, NSW BlueZone Supports Navy Golf Team BlueZone Group has supported Navy Golf in the ACT Interservice Matchplay championships staged at Mollymook in October 2018. Navy played well through the week and ultimately came in a strong second. The tough Mollymook layout challenged all the Navy players […]
Side Scan Sonar used to locate HMS Beagle anchor near Darwin An anchor belonging to Charles Darwin’s ship is believed to have been found in a remote river in the Northern Territory, strengthening a key link between the European discovery of Australia and the origins of humankind. It was found almost 179 years to the […]
RAN Minehunters lead the pack in mine detection, identification and neutralisation BlueZone Group congratulates HMA Ships Gascoyne and Huon contributing to the Multi-National Navy Mine Warfare Exercise 2018 (MNMIWEX) in the Republic of Korea. Both Gascoyne and Huon conducted a lengthy transit of more than 4,000 nautical miles to the exercise via stops in Darwin […]
REMUS Hi SAS REMUS 600 with HISAS 2040 Synthetic Aperture Sonar Hydroid Inc., has successfully completed testing of the REMUS 600 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) with the newly integrated HISAS 2040 synthetic aperture sonar. This advanced technology allows for higher resolution sonar images than conventional sonars. “Compared to traditional sonars, the HISAS 2040 sonar reduces […]
Successful Demonstrations at Autonomous Warrior 2018 BlueZone Group project management, technical and engineering staff have completed successful demonstrations at Autonomous Warrior 2018 (AW18) in Jervis Bay NSW 5 to 23 November. Held under the auspices of the Five Eyes’ The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), Autonomous Warrior 2018 was led by Defence Science and Technology (DST) […]
EOM Offshore Joins BlueZone for Distribution EOM Offshore Joins BlueZone for Distribution BlueZone Group is pleased to welcome EOM Offshore for exclusive distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Offshore provides specialised mooring components that may be configured to support multiple industries and research. EOM Offshore’s patented stretch hose technology is the result of […]
GPS Denial – DVLs Offer a Robust Navigation Solution GPS denial is a real risk to defence operations globally. In November 2018 it was reported that Russian efforts to disrupt NATO wargames with electronic warfare were suspected of putting airline passengers at risk by jamming satellite navigation systems across Norway and Finland. This risk to […]
