VIPS 2011 -- Full Day Side Scan Sonar Wide Area Search Training Course
Thursday, October 27th, 2011 (After the Main VIPS Conference)
Instructed By:
Rob Morris, Marine Customer Service Manager, EdgeTech
Tom Crossmon, Captain, St. Louis County Search and Rescue Squad
Location:
Key Largo, Florida, USA
Fee:
Free to any VIPS 2011 Attendees
Class Size:
10 Slots Available
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Course Description:
Side Scan Sonar Wide Area Search Training Course
This course is designed to give attendees the highlights and scope of a wide area search utilizing side scan sonar technology. It will be conducted from a vessel in the waters surrounding Key Largo under the direction of Search and Rescue professionals. Due to the intimate nature of the instruction and vessel size, the class will be limited to 10 students on a first come basis.
During the course, attendees will be introduced to the proper way of organizing and executing a wide area search for a target using the latest and most modern gear currently in use. Attendees will get the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors the most current design, construction, and deployment techniques for side scan sonar. Training emphasizes tactics, techniques, and procedures for a full scale search from start to finish.
Lunch will be provided. The class will begin at 9:00AM and conclude at 3:00PM.
If you wish to participate, simply select the "Wide Area Search Training Course" under the main VIPS Attendee Registration form when registering.
VIPS 2011 Wide Area Search Training Course Syllabus
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Equipment That Will Be Used:
EdgeTech provides underwater sonar systems including side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, bathymetric, combined and integrated systems for towed, hosted and custom installation platforms. From ship hull inspection and underwater mapping to nautical charting and oil and gas surveys, for more than 40 years EdgeTech has been the industry leader in providing underwater imaging systems to commercial, government, research and military institutions worldwide.
EdgeTech 4125 Search & Recovery Side Scan Sonar System
EdgeTech’s 4125 Side Scan Sonar System was designed specifi cally for the Search & Recovery (SAR) market as a rugged, portable, easy-to-use system that will provide ultra high resolution imagery. The 4125 utilizes EdgeTech’s Full Spectrum® CHIRP technology, which provides higher resolution imagery at ranges up to 50% greater than standard non-CHIRP systems. This translates into more accurate results and faster surveys, both critical components of SAR
missions.
The 4125 System comes with a 600/1600 kHz dual simultaneous frequency towfish that is optimally suited for SAR applications, providing an excellent combination of long range search capability and ultra high resolution images for detection of very small objects. The system can be powered by both AC and DC for added versatility and is delivered in portable rugged cases for ease of transport from site-to-site. As is standard with all of EdgeTech’s towed side scan systems, the 4125 comes with a safety recovery system which will prevent the loss of a towfish if it becomes snagged on an obstacle during a survey. EdgeTech’s easy-to-use Discover acquisition software is included with the system as standard and includes both Target Logger and Coverage Mapper modules.
A standard 4125 System comes with a rugged stainless steel towfish and a portable water resistant topside processor including a splash-proof, drop & shock resistant laptop computer. A 50m Kevlar tow cable is included as standard with customer-specified lengths also available.
Features:
• Ultra high resolution images
• Lightweight for one person deployment
• Easy to setup and operate
• Runs on AC or DC
• Optional quick change tow bracket for
ship hull inspections
• Extremely rugged construction
Applications:
• Search and Recovery
• Port Security
• Hull Inspections
• Channel/Clearance Surveys
• Bridge/Pier/Harbor Wall Inspection
Full Application Case Study - Drowning Victim Location
Drowning Victim on Seafloor Imaged by EdgeTech 4125 Side Scan Sonar
If you wish to participate, simply select the "Wide Area Search Training Course" under the main VIPS Attendee Registration form when registering.
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VIPS 2011 -- Key Largo Grande Resort, Key Largo, Florida, USA -- October 24-26
Contact vips@videoray.com or +1 610 458 3000 for further information.
