SUT Evening Technical Meeting – 13 February – Perth Surveying Subsea with the Latest Technologies BlueZone CTO, Darren Burrowes, joined with other presenters for the first Society for Underwater Technology Evening Technical Meeting of the year on the theme Surveying Subsea with the Latest Technologies. Darren spoke on Maritime Robotics for Defence exploring the BlueZone […]
BlueZone Group and Marine Advanced Robotics Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement BlueZone Group and Marine Advanced Robotics (MAR) are pleased to announce the signing of an Exclusive Distribution Agreement for distribution of MAR products in Australia. BlueZone CEO, Neil Hodges, said that he was very pleased to be able to announce the agreement with MAR. “Since […]
Versatile Double Eagle Integrates Solstice Sonar The versatility and adaptability of the Saab Double Eagle system is demonstrated by an ability to integrate latest sonar technologies in support of Mine Countermeasures (MCM) missions. The Double Eagle Mine Disposal Vehicle provides a powerful and stable platform that can be adapted to meet the modern mine threat. […]
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 […]
