Hydrographic
Surveys
FAST Eddysm
When
required, the FAST Eddy container is welded on the back deck of the
client’s vessel, the current meter deployment arm is welded to the
side of the vessel, and ship’s power is wired into the van. The process
requires a crane and a couple of welders for approximately eight hours
dockside. Once the gear is mounted, the instrumentation is calibrated
and the operation of the satellite communications is verified. The
system works unattended until it is removed from the vessel. This
allows the vessel personnel to radio real-time current speed and direction
information directly to offshore operators. Simultaneously, the data
is sent in its entirety via satellite communications to Horizon Marine’s
offices where profiles are graphed and complete cross sections are
prepared.
The FAST
Eddy solution has the potential of providing the highest density of
useful data when and where it is needed most. And…we go to the current
– we don’t wait for it to come to us. |
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