BWI: Tritech Launches 4000m Gemini Imaging Sonar

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Source: Tritech International Ltd.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 03:05 PM IST (09:35 AM GMT)
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Tritech Launches 4000m Gemini Imaging Sonar


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Following the success of its shallow-water real-time imaging sonar, the Gemini 720i, Tritech has launched a deep-rated version, the Gemini 720id. Now available in 300m and 4000m versions, Gemini is a forward-looking sonar which utilises an array of transducers to provide a 120º field of view, for a real-time sonar image of the underwater scene ahead.

With its high-resolution specification, Gemini has near-field focus capability ideal for very short-range manipulator work as well as very long range target detection. Gemini sonars can be easily integrated with a variety of ROV and AUV platforms.

Gemini is the technology for subsea sonar vision. As the next generation in real-time multibeam imaging sonars, Gemini has quickly captured the global subsea market; most recently achieving a nomination for the Subsea UK Innovation and Technology Award.

Gemini's rapid and dynamic visualisation of the underwater scene makes it perfect for deep-water applications where successful navigation and obstacle avoidance is required. Gemini provides instant feedback on changes happening in the underwater scene, which reduces overall operation time and increases ROV effectiveness.

Chris Echols, VP of North America, Ashtead Technology Offshore (US), comments: "Ashtead Technology Offshore is extremely excited to be the first to present, to the rental market, the latest generation of 2D multibeam sonar technology in the Americas region. We believe this will revolutionise the way ROV service contractors navigate in low visibility situations because of the Gemini's wide field of view and real time imaging capabilities."

Dave McKay, Specialist Subsea Services (UK) also comments: "As an ROV contractor, we have been delighted with the performance of Tritech's Gemini sonars. The Gemini was fitted to one of our Triton XLS 150hp work-class vehicles for a well-abandonment project and most recently in power cable lay and cable pull-in operations. In both these operations, the Gemini's real-time field of vision allowed us to have a clear view of the underwater scene, which assisted our client field operations to run smoothly and more efficiently."

About Tritech:

Tritech International (www.tritech.co.uk) is an industry leader in the production of high performance acoustic sensors, video cameras and mechanical tooling equipment for professional underwater markets. The company is based in Aberdeen in the UK and has a worldwide network of distributors. Tritech is a subsidiary company of Halma p.l.c.

About Halma

Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 4000 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide with a total turnover of over US$780m (2008). Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and healthcare.

Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.

Photo: http://halmapr.com/tritech/Gemini_720id.jpg


CONTACT DETAILS
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400/ +91 9820247680, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com

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