September 2010
Come visit us at Oceans 2010 MTS/IEEE in Seattle, WA, September 21-23. We will be at booth #826 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 .
April 2010
On April 27th, Federal, state and local law enforcement and emergency responders carried out a homeland security exercise at Honolulu Harbor’s pier 19. The purpose of the exercise was to test existing security response plans and procedures. As part of the exercise, OIC was called in to locate and identify any potential seafloor hazards potentially placed during a hypothetical terrorist attack. For the operation, OIC utilized the HMS-1400 to conduct a side scan survey in the vicinity of Pier 19. The acquired data was then compared to a previously acquired base-line survey, and new features were identified and reported to a team of ROV operators from the US Coast Guard. Based on the information provided by OIC, the ROV pilots were able to quickly locate and identify the targets as 55 gallon drums containing an unknown substance. This was a very exciting opportunity for OIC. Not only were we pleased to work alongside our local disaster preparedness teams, but it also gave us an opportunity to test our own operational and response capabilities. In all, we were able to mobilize from the office to the boat, and were leaving the harbor in less than 2 hours. Once on sight, we took less than 45 minutes to run the survey, identify the new targets, and deliver the coordinates to the dive team.
March 2010
At the Oceanology International 2010 show in London, Oceanic Imaging Consultants was able to establish a new agent agreement with Geo Marine Technology Ltd. Based in Hong Kong, Geo Marine has over ten years of experience in the marine instrumentation business, and has had great success in delivering a variety of seafloor mapping systems into Chinese markets. We are very excited by this new opportunity, and look forward to working closely with Geo Marine to grow the list of OIC clients in China.
March 2010
Oceanic Imaging Consultants is pleased to announce the establishment of a new OEM agreement with Falmouth Scientific Inc. (FSI). Collaboration between OIC and FSI has resulted in the release of the HMS-1400, a portable and cost-effective digital sidescan towfish and topside combination. Easy-to-use and low-cost, the HMS-1400 System provides single- or dual-frequency operation with depth, heading and attitude sensors. Powered by GeoDAS on a Toughbox workstation in a waterproof ABS case with integrated GPS, the HMS-1400 is ideal for harbor surveys, search and rescue operations, small-vessel surveys, and rapid environmental assessment surveys. For details, download the HMS-1400 spec-sheet or contact OIC at info@oicinc.com.
February 2010
After an extremely productive 2009, 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 Consultants. 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 – Winter 2010.
December 2009
Oceanic Imaging Consultants continues to expand its market presence and reputation within the hydrographic surveying community. Recent sales, rentals, and upgrades have gone to:
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
(GeoDAS & CleanSweep with Benthos C3D)
University of Rhode Island
(GeoDAS & CleanSweep with Benthos C3D)
University of South Florida
(GeoDAS & CleanSweep with Benthos C3D)
US Navy
(4 GeoDAS & 7 CleanSweep)
Servicios Geo Technicos, La Paz Bolivia
(GeoDAS & CleanSweep with Benthos C3D)
Global Remote Sensing
(GeoDAS & CleanSweep with Benthos C3D)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
(CleanSweep)
C&C Technologies
(2 CleanSweep)
SAIC
(CleanSweep)
December 2009
In December 2009, OIC signed an agent agreement with MK Services, who will be our exclusive vendor in the UK. MK Services has been providing geophysical, hydrographic and positioning equipment for almost 30 years. 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. MK Services 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.
November 2009
In September through November of 2009, Oceanic Imaging Consultants provided data processing services to Geoscience Earth & Marine Services, Inc. (GEMS) in support of a hydrographic survey carried out off the coast of the northeast United States. OIC provided both in-house and field personnel in support of the operations. OIC’s CleanSweep3 was used for data processing of the collected high-resolution side scan sonar and multibeam backscatter imagery. GEMS is based out of Houston, TX, and specializes in geological, geophysical, and geotechnical analysis for the oil and gas industry. OIC’s relationship with GEMS goes back nearly a decade, as they are longtime users of our data processing software packages. However, this was the first time we have provided direct services for their field operations. The collaboration was a great success, and a wonderful experience to finally work together.
October 2009
Under funding from the Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences (CEROS), OIC began working on development of a software package that will improve the efficiency of post-mission analysis (PMA) of mine-countermeasures data. OIC will be working with both PMS-495 and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City division to deliver enhanced data handling capabilities for MCM data from a variety of sensors.
August 2009
At OIC we welcome feedback on our products, both positive and negative. We recently received the following comments from one of our newest clients, Stan Locker of University of South Florida.
“I have been amazed by the capabilities of GeoDAS and CleanSweep to handle very large datasets efficiently. Customer support is outstanding. My questions and new-user problems have been handled quickly and efficiently. I am particularly impressed by the genuine interest in customer feedback. Thanks!”
May 2009
We are pleased to announce the availability of a full featured demo version of our data processing software, CleanSweep3. The purpose of the demo version is to allow potential users to evaluate the full range of functionality available in CleanSweep. Projects included with the demo DVD include sidescan, multibeam, and interferometric datasets, along with project specific tutorials that provide step by step instructions for everything from sidescan gain corrections and bottom tracking, to automated bathymetry calibration and patchtest processing tools. To obtain a copy of the demo DVD, contact OIC today at info@oicinc.com.
May 2009
Oceanic Imaging Consultants will be at U.S. Hydro 2009 in Norfolk Virgina, May 11-14. Come visit our booth (#3) to learn about new products available from OIC.
March 2009
Under contract from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) OIC executed a deep-towed survey off the coast of California utilizing a Teledyne Benthos C3D interferometric sonar system. The survey required 10 days of 24 hour operaations and utilized 4 OIC personnel to manage the data acquisition and processing. Preliminary processing was carried out at-sea. Deliverables were prepared in our Honolulu office, and included bathymetry xyz, sidescan sonar mosaic, target database, and a GIS project that was a compilation of all final products.