**Revolutionizing Ocean Data Collection: Kongsberg Discovery’s EM 2042 MBES**
*Norwegian ocean science solutions provider Kongsberg Discovery has unveiled its latest innovation, the EM 2042 MBES, at the FEMME conference in Edinburgh, UK, generating a wave of positive market feedback.*
Norwegian ocean science solutions provider Kongsberg Discovery has unveiled its latest innovation, the EM 2042 MBES, at the FEMME conference in Edinburgh, UK, generating a wave of positive market feedback.
Innovative Solution for Challenging Environments
The EM 2042 MBES by Kongsberg Discovery has been met with enthusiasm due to its lightweight design, robust construction, and ease of installation. This cutting-edge technology facilitates optimal seabed data collection in remote and harsh environments. Specifically crafted to support sustainable ocean management, monitoring, and development, the EM 2042 extends operational weather windows while providing high-quality data for customers looking to explore, protect, and utilize the ocean floor.
Simplifying Complex Challenges
This latest addition to Kongsberg's MBES product family, the EM 2042, aims to simplify the intricate challenges faced by customers in sustainable infrastructure development, such as offshore wind parks and subsea cables. Mapping the seafloor, especially in remote regions, can be a daunting task, often requiring operations in challenging weather conditions with limited windows of opportunity. The EM 2042 addresses these obstacles with its versatility, efficiency, and durability.
Versatile, Efficient, and Reliable
Stene Førsund, EVP of Kongsberg Discovery, highlights the EM 2042's key features, stating that it is 60% lighter than its predecessor, the EM 2040. This engineering marvel allows for easy configuration and deployment on various vessel sizes, including unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), with reduced power consumption. The unit can be effortlessly mounted within a vessel hull or over the side, requiring only one cable connection to the topside. Designed for minimal repair time and costs, the EM 2042 is a game-changer in the field of ocean data collection.
Exceptional Data Quality
The EM 2042 excels in providing market-leading 'clean' data acquisition, boasting high data density and resolution thanks to advanced beam steering technology. With embedded Kongsberg Seapath™ motion sensor technology, multifrequency backscatter, and real-time stabilization on all axes, the EM 2042 sets a new standard for quality data collection. Survey and Technical Manager Anders Wikmar of Clinton Marine praises the system's simplicity and integration capabilities, highlighting the seamless experience it offers to users.
Pushing Boundaries in Ocean Data Collection
As Kongsberg Discovery continues to innovate and collaborate with industry experts, the future of ocean data collection looks promising. With features like quad-swath and predictive pitch on the horizon, the EM 2042 is set to revolutionize survey delivery and empower customers with cutting-edge technology. The close partnership between Kongsberg Discovery and its customers paves the way for exciting advancements in the field of underwater robotics and sensor technology.
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