Domain of expertise
UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS
Our international
firms, thanks to their excellence in product engineering and their ability to
identify and evaluate what the industry needs, are leaders in underwater acoustic
positioning and navigation. Our systems are used in such versatile applications
as :
| Underwater acoustic positioning |
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GAPS : Global Acoustics Positioning System
Ixsea's GAPS is the first calibration-free USBL acoustic positioning system. For the first time,
acoustic, inertial and GPS measuring are merged in a single process to provide an all-in-one
solution for positioning.
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GIB : GPS Intelligent Buoy - Portable Underwater Vehicule Tracking System
Developed by Sercel (ex Orca Instrumentation), this portable underwater acoustic
positioning and tracking system is a breakthrough in the domain of underwater
tracking.
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The main advantages of our products :
- Accurate real-time positioning of several underwater vehicules (AUV, ROV, submarines, divers,
etc)
- Calibration-free, movable from ship-to-ship
- Ultra-deep water capability
- Robust processing of GPS dropout and insensitivity TO gps JUMPS
- Compact and portable
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| Acoustic Data Transmission |
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MATS : Multimodulation Acoustic Telemetry System
Based on its experience in high baud rate transmission, Sercel (ex Orca Instrumentation)
has developed acoustic modems to transmit and receive data. MATS system
is used for:
- Data transmission between fixed or mobile devices
- AUV, ROV, ship-to-ship communication
- Back-up safety systems
- Designed for severe underwater conditions
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Main advantages :
- A two-way link telemetry system
- Operates in noisy environments
- Operates in both shallow and deep waters
- Very reliable triggering systems
- DSP technology securing reliable data exchanges
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| Acoustic releases |
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Over years, Ixsea has proven the reliability of its underwater acoustic releases
worldwide.
AR8xx Heavy-duty acoustic releases :
- Cost-effective alternative for deployment of heavy loads at sea
- Loads from 5t to 300t
AR701AE Shallow water acoustic releases :
- Designed for shallow waters
- Lightweight and compact
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Our Assets
- More than 25 years of experience
- Major supplier
- Excellence in product engineering
- Innovation, reliability and performance
- Strong R&D
- Easy access to specialists in a community of several hundred marine engineers and scientists
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