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Teledyne Benthos to present two papers at Oceans '11 in Kona, Hawaii
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1) Adding a Spatial and Temporal Dimension to Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observatories
Author: Dale Green, Chief Scientist - Teledyne-Benthos, Inc.
Abstract. The permanent, fixed installations under development for Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observatories deployment are intended for long-term observations of wide area marine phenomena. The spatial observation afforded by these fixed systems will of necessity be sparse due to cost and infrastructure constraints, and local variations in the environment may be missed. Furthermore, the physical reach of the attached sensors will be limited by the availability and cost of cables between the sensor and the central distribution hub.
Currently available technology related to underwater acoustic communications (acomms) can support the fixed installation by filling the holes left by the sparse sampling and by extending the reach of cabled observation to sensors beyond the physical length of the cable. Modem-supported sensors are readily deployed and recovered by surface ship without the necessity of careful placement relative to the hub. While data rates between a remote sensor and the hub-based modem likely will be constrained to less than 1 kbps, the range between modems can be expected to be on the order of 10 km.
Independent, acomms-supported sensors can be serviced by UUV or glider acting as a data truck. In a distributed setting, the vehicle can be routed among sensors without the necessity of surfacing to regain geo-position. Data from the several sensors can then be delivered to the hub-based modem from close range and at much higher data rates.
Furthermore, the deployment of self-contained, buoyant and releasable wireless sensor nodes can afford the scientist a temporal dimension by allowing for short, dedicated studies, precisely timed with seasonal phenomena or other temporal events such as significant weather disturbance or man-induced alteration of the environment.
A major impediment to the use of distributed sensors with low bandwidth communications is simply the legacy of existing sensor design and legacy concepts concerning the use of those sensors. For example, ADCPs and sidescan sonars presume the existence of wired connectivity with the end user. Such designs reflect the assumption that only the delivery of raw data will suffice for the forthcoming analysis. This thinking conditions researchers ALWAYS to expect the same level of raw data flow and:
1 Drives acomms researchers to concentrate on increasing data rate.
2 Precludes development of in situ extraction of information.
3 May reduce emphasis on energy conservation.
While it may be desirable to redesign each and every sensor, we think it is more practical to redesign the modem to be more agnostic to the format of data in a sensor, and to offer its substantial signal processing infrastructure as an avenue for in situ data processing and compression. One example, which overcomes the proprietary nature of the data storage and access for an ADCP, is where we simply extract all information available on a standard serial port, time stamp the data, and store it in easily identifiable and accessible files. There is never a need to interrupt the sensor or to be aware of special command sets (e.g, a “break” command) or proprietary means of accessing stored data. Any of these files can be retrieved acoustically simply by identifying the time of interest. Furthermore, a substantial amount of data processing, signal processing, and compression can be done to these data without impacting the sensor processor.
Distributed, remote sensors tightly integrated with acomms modems can serve as large area adjuncts to the Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observatory fixed infrastructure, without any compromise to that system. All that is required is for one acomms modem to be tied directly into the subsea hub, which thereby permits web-based access to all of the data acquired by all nodes in that adjunct network.
2) Real-Time Desalination Plant Outfall Monitoring using Acoustic Telemetry Modems
Author: Adam Lipper, Applications Engineer - Teledyne Benthos, Inc.
Abstract: Desalination is a growing technology to produce clean, safe drinking water. In locations where these plants are beginning to come online to produce water for the local population local government agencies are requiring these plants to monitor salinity levels at specific offshore locations and cease saline water discharge immediately if preset levels are exceeded. One way to monitor this saline water dissipation and corresponding salinity levels in the waters surrounding the desalination plant are by using underwater observatories with a variety of sensors. Sensors that measure conductivity will give the plant operators the information needed to determine if salinity levels are exceeded or not. The sensor data needs to be telemetered to shore for analysis and this analysis must be done in near realtime since the plant is constantly producing saline water discharge. Using Acoustic Telemetry Modems the data can be transmitted to surface buoys from these underwater observatories and then from the buoy to shore using radio frequency telemetry.
Acoustic Telemetry Modems are in use for this project because cabling these sensor packages to shore is expensive and would be difficult to maintain. Given the short distance from the sensor/modem package acoustic data telemetry could be less of a challenge. The systems will be recovered on a quarterly basis and serviced before being redeployed. A new Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) housing was selected for use on the Acoustic Telemetry Modems due to the shallow water environment where corrosion could be a problem for many other materials. Each modem was optioned with the available second serial port to allow for future expansion. The system is being commissioned from April to May 2011.
In the case of Adelaide Aqua, the consortium licensed to operate the Adelaide Desalination Plant in Adelaide, Australia, the Australian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required that such a system be installed in the coastal waters of Gulf Saint Vincent in Lonsdale, Australia. This system will be used to monitor, in near real-time, salinity levels at nine locations scattered throughout the discharge area. If salinity levels rise above preset limits 100 meters from the discharge diffuser the plant must suspend operations. Using sensors attached to Teledyne Benthos Acoustic Telemetry Modems these data are transmitted from the modem data logger upon request on an hourly basis. There are a total nine underwater observatories and thus nine surface buoys. Each buoy has a surface modem which is paired with a single modem on the seafloor which stores data from a sensor measuring salinity and in one case a current monitoring profiler as well. The controller on the buoy, on an hourly basis, requests these stored data and sends them to shore via RF modem. Once the data arrives on-shore analysis is done and if required actions are taken.
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EVENTS
Underwater Intervention
New Orleans, LA
Booth #828
January 24-26, 2012
Offshore Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Booth #2066
February 21-23, 2012
Oceanology International
London Excel
Royal Victoria Docks, London, UK
March 13-15, 2012
OTC BBQ
Residence Inn by Marriott
Houston, TX
May 2, 2012
Teledyne Benthos Welcomes New Senior Director of Business Development
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NORTH FALMOUTH, MASS. – July 13, 2011 – Teledyne Benthos, Inc., a  Massachusetts based manufacturer of ocean instrumentation and underwater survey systems added a new member to its executive team – Senior Director of Business Development, Justin Manley. Teledyne Benthos is proud to welcome Manley, a dynamic professional who will help guide the Company's continued growth. In his new role, Manley will manage and advance a diverse product line including deep ocean flotation and instrument housings, geophysical survey systems, remotely operated vehicles, undersea locators, acoustic releases and the Company’s industry leading acoustic modems.
"Justin is an enormous asset to the Teledyne Benthos team," said Vice President and General Manager, Thomas W. Altshuler. "His extensive scientific, engineering and business development experience will play a pivotal role in the continued development and expansion of the business in key and emerging markets.”
As Senior Director of Business Development at Teledyne Benthos, Manley is charged with all facets of business development, including overall strategy, new market segments, and managing the existing client base. He brings over 16 years of experience in the areas of scientific research and engineering, business development, management, and business development strategy. Most recently, Manley was the Senior Director of Scientific and Commercial Business for Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Prior to Liquid Robotics, Manley provided marine technology consulting services, primarily to the Federal Government. As Lead Ocean Engineer at Mitretek Systems and subsequently Senior Research Scientist and Research Leader at Battelle he supported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) particularly its Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER).
Manley holds Bachelor of Science degrees in History and Ocean Engineering, and a Master of Science degree in Ocean Engineering all from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition Mr. Manley is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves as membership secretary of ASTM Committee F41 developing technical standards for Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs). Manley has served as the Chair of the UMV Committee for the Marine Technology Society (MTS) as well as the Editor of the MTS Journal. He is currently the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for MTS.
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Teledyne Benthos' C3D-LPM Maps River Bed in VA
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Published: June 08, 2011
WSLS News, Roanoke, VA
By Ken Heineck
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA -- A computerized image of an old train car is discussed in an afternoon meeting at the Virginia Department of Transportation Residency office in Christiansburg. The car was discovered at the bottom of the New River Wednesday morning.
It was picked up by a team from the Hampton Roads area using side-scan sonar and GPS. The team hopes to get a better idea of what the river bed looks like under the Interstate 81 bridge.
“We use it pretty much on a weekly basis. It's quite a tool,” said Jeff Bevins, a GPS coordinator for VDOT in Hampton Roads.
The side-scan sonar is a tool officials say is much more efficient than only surveying portions of the river. Wednesday's scanning is part of the initial phase to replace an antiquated I-81 bridge.
“Instead of just guessing where the bottom elevation is, or maybe missing some readings, or some information, this is able to scan the entire river bottom,” said Bevins.
It' is the first time this sonar mapping technology has been used by VDOT in southwest Virginia, and it is technology officials believe will save plenty of time and money.
“It just aides the engineering process, speeds it up,” said Gary Brant, Salem District survey manager for VDOT.
The process will collect any elevation changes or obstructions, that could reshape the design of how the replacement bridge is built.
“By having a detailed contour map of the surface under the water, when the materials engineers need to do their tests, they'll know if they're dealing with, if they're working with solid rock, floating boulder, and things along those lines,” said Brant.
Data collected showed patterns of a generally smooth surface, and one that will be easy to build on when officials say construction could begin in 2017.
Click here to see a video presentation of the story on WSLS, Roanoke, VA.
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Teledyne Benthos Announces Release of New ATM-900 Series Acoustic Telemetry Modems
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North Falmouth, MA - March 31, 2011 – Teledyne Benthos, Inc. announced today the release of its new generation of acoustic telemetry modems. The new ATM-900 series modems add features and functionality that meet industry needs based on the company’s proven acoustic technology. The modems are designed to incorporate enhanced data logger capability up to 6MB in a flash file format and offer dual serial ports, allowing users to connect to 2 sensors with a single modem.
“The Teledyne Benthos ATM-900 Series acoustic telemetry modems are a major enhancement to previous modem lines offered. While faithfully replicating acoustic modalities of the earlier series of modems, the new ATM-900 Series provides a long list of special purpose, flexible extensions supporting multiple capabilities beyond standard underwater communications. These capabilities range from high capacity data logging, through updated data storage and user command line interfaces to real-time clock integration.” said Teledyne Benthos Chief Scientist, Dale Green.
The new modems are available in 3 configurable formats, with others soon to follow. The new system will debut at the upcoming Ocean Business show in Southampton, UK. Teledyne Benthos will be exhibiting in the Teledyne Marine booth located in stand S1. Experienced sales and technical staff will be on hand at the show to explain and demonstrate the product. In addition, the company is holding a training workshop at the Ocean Business show. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6th at 1200 in the John Swallow room of the National Oceanography Centre.
About Teledyne Benthos
An industry leader for nearly 50 years, Teledyne Benthos designs and manufactures rugged, reliable oceanographic instrumentation and sensor solutions for marine environments. Teledyne Benthos products include: acoustic releases, acoustic telemetry modems; hydrophones; geophysical survey systems; glass flotation spheres and instrument housings; and locating devices. For more information, visit Teledyne Benthos’ website at www.benthos.com
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, instrumentation and communication products, engineered systems, aerospace engines, and energy and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies' operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Cautionary Notice This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, relating to a contract award. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Many factors, including funding, continuation and award of government programs could change the anticipated results.
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Teledyne Webb Research Wins Coastal Glider Contract for Ocean Observatories Initiative
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EAST FALMOUTH, MA. – March 16, 2011 - Teledyne Webb Research (TWR) announced today that it has been selected to provide Coastal Gliders for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The Slocum G2 gliders will support the Pioneer and the Endurance Arrays of the Coastal and Global Scale Nodes (CGSN) of the OOI. The contract, valued at up to 5.6 million dollars, includes a prototype vehicle to be delivered this year that will incorporate the specific sensor requirements of the CGSN. Production units will be delivered beginning in April 2012. The initial contract award is $260,000. Teledyne Webb Research was chosen by The Consortium for Ocean Leadership and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) to provide the gliders for this project that is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The Slocum G2 gliders are designed for long deployment endurance with the ability to maneuver and operate where the total water depth is less than 30 meters and up to 1000 meters along deeper coastlines. The uniquely modular vehicle construction facilitates both swappable payload bays for a multitude of integrated sensor suites and optimized buoyancy control for various depth regimes.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative is a multi-scale observatory that will utilize a network of sensor systems to collect physical, chemical, geological and biological data from the ocean and the seafloor on coastal, regional and global scales. A unique cyberinfrastructure will make the data available to anyone with an internet connection. The information will increase understanding of climate change, ocean and coastal ecosystems, environmental health and climate, and biodiversity.
"Teledyne is very pleased and excited to be part of the OOI team," said Clayton Jones, Senior Director for Technology at Teledyne Webb Research. "Our collective vision is to provide sensor platforms that will allow us to better understand the interior of the world's oceans. The framework of OOI is an outstanding example of such an effort, and we are proud that Slocum gliders will be a key element in the network with their sustained adaptive monitoring capabilities. "
Gliders were first conceived by Douglas Webb, the founder of Webb Research and a former researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). The Slocum G2 Glider is a torpedo-shaped autonomous underwater winged vehicle that measures 1.5 meters and uses changes in buoyancy along with its wings and tail-fin steering to move through the water.
For more information on the Ocean Observatories Initiative visit http://www.oceanleadership.org/programs-and-partnerships/ocean-observing/
About Teledyne Webb Research
Teledyne Webb Research designs and manufactures scientific instruments for oceanographic research and monitoring. Teledyne Webb Research specializes in three areas of ocean instrumentation: Neutrally buoyant, autonomous drifters and profilers, autonomous underwater gliding vehicles, and moored underwater sound sources. Teledyne Webb Research, and its sister companies, Teledyne Benthos and Teledyne Gavia are leading producers of underwater vehicles for Science, Oil and Gas, and Military markets. More information about gliders and other Teledyne Webb Research products can be found at www.webbresearch.com.
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, instrumentation and communication products, engineered systems, aerospace engines, and energy and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies' operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Cautionary Notice This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, relating to a contract award. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Many factors, including funding, continuation and award of government programs could change the anticipated results.
Media Contact: Melissa Rossi - +1 508.563.1586
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Teledyne Gateway Buoy: Real-time Remote System Monitoring from Subsea to Shore
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Teledyne Gateway Buoy: Real-time Remote System Monitoring from Subsea to Shore
NORTH FALMOUTH, Massachusetts – January 5, 2011 – Teledyne Benthos, Inc., announced the release of its new Teledyne Gateway Buoy. The buoy is designed to provide customers with real-time data monitoring of their subsea sensors from a remote shore station. The new gateway buoy is useful for a range of applications and incorporates the reliability of Teledyne Benthos ATM-886 modem. In addition, the buoy is two-man deployable, uses rechargeable batteries and has a deployment life of up to 2 months using Freewave transmission to a shore station. The Teledyne Gateway Buoy gives our modem family of products a flexible surface platform with internal space for specific customer options, stated Bob Melvin, Director of Engineering for Teledyne Benthos. More information about the Teledyne Gateway Buoy can be found at http://www.benthos.com/acoustic-telesonar-modem-gateway-buoy.asp
About Teledyne Benthos
Teledyne Benthos specializes in products used for measurement, inspection, data collection and wireless underwater communication in remote or challenging environments. More information about Teledyne Benthos can be found at www.benthos.com.
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronics components, instruments and communications products, systems engineering solutions, aerospace engines and components, and on-site gas and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
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Teledyne Benthos, Inc., aquires Hafmynd ehf.
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Press Release Source: Teledyne Technologies Incorporated On Monday September 20, 2010, 1:51 pm
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY - News) announced today that its subsidiary, Teledyne Benthos, Inc., has acquired Hafmynd ehf. Hafmynd, located near Reykjavik, Iceland, designs and manufactures the Gavia™, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that is capable of carrying out complex survey missions for commercial, scientific and defense applications. The Gavia AUV’s modular architecture enables sensors to be easily integrated and lithium ion battery packs to be exchanged in the field. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The acquisition of Hafmynd and its key technologies will broaden Teledyne’s portfolio of underwater solutions,” said Robert Mehrabian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Teledyne. “The surveying capabilities of the Gavia AUV complement our current underwater product offerings: APEX profilers for observation, Slocum Glider for monitoring and MiniROVER for inspection. Teledyne intends to maintain a presence in Iceland with a focus on AUV research and development, testing and service, as well as providing support for other Teledyne Marine businesses. Hafmynd will operate as Teledyne Gavia ehf.”
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic subsystems, instrumentation and communication products, engineered systems, aerospace engines, and energy and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies’ operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies’ website at www.teledyne.com
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Teledyne Benthos receives "Key Partner Award"
from the IceCube Research Center
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Nort h Falmouth, Massachusetts - September 10, 2008 - Teledyne Benthos, Inc., was presented today with a "Key Partner Award" from the IceCube Research Center at University of Wisconsin Madison.
Teledyne Benthos was selected for the Key Partner award because of the company’s collaboration with scientists to design and manufacture over 5,500 specialized glass housings for their equipment. The glass spheres house scientific monitoring equipment that is buried in strings up to 1.5 miles deep in the Antarctic ice at the South Pole. The glass spheres are designed to withstand severe temperature and pressure conditions in the ice, meet very specific optical requirements, and safely house the equipment for many years.
Project IceCube, supported through funding from the National Science Foundation, is currently under construction at the South Pole. When it is complete in January 2011, it is designed to be the world’s largest scientific instrument detecting high-energy neutrinos that originate from colliding black holes, galaxies with super violent cores, and other cataclysmic galactic events. Neutrinos hold many answers to the origins of the universe and the big bang theory, according to scientific experts.
About Teledyne Benthos
Teledyne Benthos specializes in products used for measurement, inspection, data collection and communication in remote or challenging environments. The Teledyne Marine Group includes Teledyne Benthos, Inc., Teledyne D.G. O’Brien, Inc., Teledyne Geophysical, Inc., Teledyne Impulse, Inc., Ocean Design, Inc., Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc., Teledyne TSS, Ltd., Teledyne Webb Research, Inc. More information about Teledyne Benthos can be found at www.benthos.com.
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronics components, instruments and communication products, systems engineering solutions, and aerospace engines and components, and on-site gas and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico. For more information visit Teledyne Technologies’ website at www.teledyne.com.
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