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Reaching Beyond its Class to Change the Way We Keep Our Countries Safe Derek Donaldson – VP Global Operations
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Industry leading supplier to the Oil and Gas Sector established for >40 years
Part of the Acteon Group since 2007
Widely acknowledged as leading sensor integrator / solution provider within this sector
Global footprint, considered number 1 in our field
Seatronics Overview
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Seatronics acquire Predator ROV IP in 2010
Purpose to offer advanced survey solutions from a small ROV platform
Not our intention to become an ROV manufacturer
Moderate success, O&G markets, reluctance to adopt new technology, tried and tested = safe
Fast forward to September 2014 – Global Oil & Gas Crash
The Road to VALOR
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Invited to by US Law Enforcement / Public Safety Dive Team
Primary task – Remove divers from potentially explosive threats
Successful demonstration results in a working group to further develop the platform
Simplify operator input / increased reliance on automation
Successfully completed NIST Testing
The Road to VALOR - New Markets
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VALOR Development Program – 2017Actively disrupt existing markets Undertake tasks typically associated with work-class platformsMore connectivity than any other platform available Standardise on cutting edge technology Offer a flexible / configurable platform Do more with lessTruly reusable capability
Introducing The VALOR
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Mine Identification & Destruction System (MIDS)Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) SurveyExpeditionary & Special Forces OperationsAnti-Terrorism & Force ProtectionIntelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)Port & Harbor SecuritySwimmer DetectionHull and Infrastructure Survey / change detectionSearch & Rescue / Diver Support
VALOR Defence Applications
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Advances in Sensor Technology
GPS Technology – Widely recognisable
Courtesy PGI Geomatics
Environmental Monitoring Techniques
Courtesy of Woods Hole Inst.
Doppler Velocity Log
Inertial Navigation Solution
Courtesy of NortekCourtesy of Advanced Navigation
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Sensor technology has improved HD camerasMultibeam sonar Inertial Navigation Laser scanning solutionsPhotogrammetry packages
Produces a new challengeROV systems limited connectivityAdvanced work class systems ~3/4GB bandwidth
Gigabit Ethernet connectivity increasingly required Localised PPS timing Sensor bandwidth requirements exceed availability
Technology = Big Data
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40GB Multiplexor
Supports 10 x User configurable sensor ports Configurable through simple to use software 10 x GB ethernet channels – if required
HD Camera technology supplied as standard INS embedded in system design
Solved the bandwidth problem
VALOR – Technology
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Syntonic Control System
Vehicle sensors updating at 1Htz
Ability to utilise 100% of available power from thruster package
Increases payload capacity / current handling capability
Flexibility of the platform
VALOR – Control System
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Ability to harness full potential from thruster package
Combined bollard pull of 98kgf
Nothing in this class that offers this level of power
Provides the user with a truly flexible range of solutions
VALOR – Power
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Belgian Navy MIDS ROV Toolbox – Elbit Systems
Truly multi shot / multi mission capability
Flexibility of payload
Advanced machine learning algorithms for mine identification
VALOR - MIDS Configuration
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2 x MIDS ROV Systems installed onboard Seagull ASVAbility to be rapidly deployed with a configurable payload
Sea state 3Multiple sensory packages embedded into the solution
Locate / Classify / Neutralise
Advanced Machine learning Target Tracking / Image Classification Software
Enabling truly autonomous flight Target classification software
VALOR – MIDS Configuration
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Detailed engineering analysis Vehicle performance / current handling capabilities Proposed deployment solutionMeet and exceed specifications adding capability and an enhanced operational windowConduct environmental trials
Edinburgh University Flow Wave Facility Independent verification of performance Comparison trials
Engineered Solutions
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Detailed engineering analysis Vehicle performance / current handling capabilities Proposed deployment solutionMeet and exceed specifications adding capability and an enhanced operational windowConduct environmental trials
Edinburgh University Flow Wave Facility Independent verification of performance Comparison trials
Engineered Solutions
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Truly Multi shot solution ECS Cobra Mine Disposal Solution
Enhanced acoustic fire control solution
Multiple charges Selectable from fire control console
Enhanced Payload Capability
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Advanced vehicle tracking Object classification
Advanced computer vision techniques AI Deep learning
Extensive testing carried out to ensure operational suitability
Intelligent Detection and Tracking
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Use of advanced sensor technology
Simplified operations
Increased automation / system autonomy
Ability to complete complex tasks using less skilled personnel
Highly configurable multi purpose tool box
CONCLUSIONS
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Thank you for your time.Derek Donaldson – VP Global Operations