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Explore OST’s round-up of our five most read articles in November, featuring the new Iridium® PNT ASIC, Kraken Robotics’ reseller partnership in Australia and New Zealand, Pro-Oceanus Systems’ dissolved gas sensor capabilities, AGISTAR’s autonomous USV for large-scale fish feeding, and Dynautics’ modular Phantom 2 UUV for versatile subsea missions.
1. Iridium PNT ASIC Enhances Navigation Accuracy & Resilience for Maritime Applications
Iridium Communications launched the Iridium® PNT ASIC, a dedicated, miniature application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that enhances the security of GPS and other GNSS-reliant devices against jamming, spoofing, and timing interruptions. The Iridium PNT ASIC will provide authenticated, pole-to-pole PNT data. The chip is designed for seamless integration into a wide range of electronic devices, providing a resilient alternative to traditional GNSS and protection against spoofing and jamming.
2. Kraken Robotics Forms Reseller Partnership to Expand Access to Subsea Sonar Technology
Kraken Robotics appointed BlueZone Group as an authorized reseller of the Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) and the KATFISH towed SAS platform in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement enables BlueZone to offer Kraken’s SAS and KATFISH towed SAS platform to defense and commercial customers across the region.
3. Monitoring Marine Environments with Pro-Oceanus Dissolved Gas Sensors
Pro-Oceanus Systems outlined the company’s high-quality sensors that deliver key data for understanding the vital functions of the world’s oceans. Designed for rugged reliability, these sensors operate in nearly all ocean environments, from coastal zones to the open ocean, at depths ranging from the surface down to 6,000 meters, and across extreme temperatures and conditions, including high-latitude ice regions and warm equatorial seas.
4. Autonomous USV for Large-Scale Fish Feeding
AGISTAR discussed its autonomous USV designed to revolutionize large-scale aquaculture by automating fish feeding operations with exceptional precision and sustainability. The system combines advanced navigation, solar-powered autonomy, and silent propulsion to deliver efficient, eco-friendly performance across extensive fish farming environments.
5. Dynautics Unveils Modular UUV Phantom 2 for Versatile Subsea Missions
Dynautics has launched the Phantom 2, a new modular UUV designed to meet industry demands for efficiency and versatility in offshore tasks. The Phantom 2 is an evolution of Dynautics’ successful Phantom 1, which was originally built for the US Navy. The modular design of the new UUV allows it to accommodate different battery options for increased endurance and range, as well as various payloads, facilitated by the company’s proven autopilot technology.
