Please use the following link to download the spec sheet for HullSweep. To obtain more information about HullSweep, or any other OIC products, please contact us at: info@oicinc.com.
September 2011
Oceans '11 MTS/IEEE Kona
Come visit us at Oceans '11 MTS/IEEE in Kona, HI, September 19-22. We will be at booth 15 exhibiting the latest versions of our data acquisition, processing and analysis software packages. If you have any specific requests or questions, feel free to contact us in advance of the show at info@oicinc.com.
Latest OIC Newsletter Available
After a productive first half of 2011, we decided that it was time to take a short break from our busy schedule to drop a line to our clients and colleagues regarding the happenings at Oceanic Imaging Conusltants. In this issue of the OIC Image newsletter, read about our latest software products, recent sales, recent survey activities and ongoing research projects. To download the issue, click on the following link: OIC Image – Autumn 2011
New Product Announcement: OIC Releases HullSweep
Based on input from harbor security professionals, OIC sought to develop a hull scanning solution that provides advanced threat detection capabilities while minimizing vessel traffic disruptions. The result is HullSweep, a software platform that bundles robust and state of the art capabilities in an easy-to-use interface. Hull scanning stations can be built directly in existing transit corridors to passively scan all incoming or outgoing vessel traffic.
The software has been designed to control and synthesize real-time data from two R2Sonic 2024 MBES systems that are inverted (pointing upward) and mounted on the bottom of a channel. With the sonar heads pinging, vessels that travel over and between the two sonar heads are scanned, thus producing a 3D model of the vessel's hull. System features unique to the R2Sonic MBES, such as rotatable and adjustable-width sectors, made it an ideal system for this application. HullSweep interfaces with and controls the two R2Sonic heads, while simultaneously receiving inputs from sound velocimeters, motion sensors and a vessel speed sensor. In addition to the data acquisition module, HullSweep also comes with a 3D editor that allows users to clean, measure and analyze a 3D model of the hull.
Please use the following link to download the spec sheet for HullSweep. To obtain more information about HullSweep, or any other OIC products, please contact us at: info@oicinc.com.
OIC Supports Japan Tsunami Recovery Efforts
In August of this year, OIC made delivery of our GeoDAS and CleanSweep software packages to Alpha Hydraulic Engineering Consultants (AHEC), a Japanese firm tasked with conducting harbor surveys along the stretch of coastline impacted by the recent tsunami. In support of their operations, OIC's Masaomi Uchida provided training and data processing services. Says Masa, "This job was a truly great experience. While my contribution to the overall recovery effort was small, it was a tremendous honor to have the opportunity to use my knowledge and skills in this capacity."
April 2011
Mind the GAP!
Just this past month, OIC completed integration support for the BlueView forward looking sonar system within our GeoDAS-GD (generic digital) product line. This allows customers to either support the BlueView alone, with all the geo-coding, targetmarking and real-time mosaicking always offered in GeoDAS, or in concert with any traditional sidescan, to provide a nadir gap-filling capability. GeoDAS automatically determines the size of the sidescan nadir gap, and samples optimally from available forward look data to FILL THE GAP. This translates to NO MORE HOLIDAYS, and no time wasted running extra survey lines.
April 2011
OIC has continued to expand the list of supported sensors and data formats. Recently, we have added the following to the list of data formats/sensors supported by our data processing product, CleanSweep:
- GeoAcoustics GeoSwath Plus (.rdf)
- Marine Sonics HDS (.sds)
- Klein 5000 v2 and Klein 3900 (.sdf)
- Reson 7k series (.s7k)
On the data acquisition side, GeoDAS is now capable of acquire/controlling the following senosrs:
- BlueView P450-45
- R2Sonic Sonic 2024
- Tritech Starfish
- Ultra Electronics FLS
March 2011
In March of this year, OIC delivered to Johns Hopkins University the first official release of our latest software product, GeoDAS-FLS. Imagery, bathymetry, and waterfall displays, a full suite of sonar controls and processing options, and an advanced targeting module, all packaged in a clean and easy to use interface, make GeoDAS-FLS a powerful software, capable of acquiring data from BlueView, Imagenex, R2Sonic, Sonavision, Tritech and Ultra sensors.
February 2011
During the week of February 14-18, Oceanic Imaging Consultants hosted a successful 5-day training course at our office in Honolulu, HI. Class attendees included a variety of OIC clients representing academic, military and private industry institutions. The course covered a variety of topics related to our data acquisition and processing software programs, and inlcuded both on-water and classroom-based sessions.
Thank you to all of our clients who attended the course. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
February 2011
In February of 2011, OIC signed an agent agreement with Thurne Hydrograhpic Ltd., who will be delivering marketing and support services for OIC's products in the UK and EU. We are very excited by the prospects of this new relationship, and look forward to increasing the presence of OIC products and services in the UK and Europe. Thurne Hydrographic Ltd. is now added to an expanding list of OIC agents around the globe, which also includes:
Toyo Corp. – Japan
Laurel Technologies – China
Shark Marine Technologies – Canada
Geo Marine Technology Co. – China
Oceantech – Korea
Underwater Survey Technology 21 – Korea
DPS Technology – Australia
For details, visit our Agents page.
January 2011
Come visit us at Ocean Business 2011 in Southampton, UK, April 5-7. We will be at booth V20 exhibiting the latest versions of our data acquisition, processing and analysis software packages. If you have any specific requests or questions, feel free to contact us in advance of the show at info@oicinc.com .
January 2011
OIC will be conducting a 5 day training course at our facility in Honolulu, HI on February 14-18. The class will cover the use of GeoDAS and CleanSweep for acquisition and processing, and will include both on-water and classroom sessions. If you are interested in attending this or a future course, please contact us at info@oicinc.com. .