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Mines countermeasures

Mine detection currently involves the use of autonomous systems (AUV) to indicate their presence and to neutralize their threat. Sercel contributes to the supply a variety of acoustic equipment.

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    • OVERVIEW

      There are numerous countermeasure concerns, such as the protection of commercial routes near coastal areas. The market trend is oriented towards autonomous navigation systems. These demining solutions can be equipped with high-performance, discreet, and secure acoustic communication systems, such as MATS3G that enables decision autonomy.

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      WHY SERCEL

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    • One of our core businesses has been supplying bespoke equipment for the undersea security and defense markets for over 30 years.

      Our expertise ranges from an extensive and advanced knowledge base in underwater acoustics, including, for example, sensors for mine explosion validation.

      Sercel provides the French and English navies with an acoustic communication solution for their mines countermeasures (MCM) program with the MATS3G system.

      As a major player in underwater acoustic communications, adapted to the needs of the defense, Sercel stands out for its ability to provide long-range acoustic solutions usable in harsh environment , using covert communication.

      APPLICATIONS

      Underwater Images transmission

      TRIDENT from Sercel is a string of four hydrophones that improves the high-data-rate communication in horizontal channels (shallow water) and in noisy environments. Trident manages the processing of multipath spreading for an improved signal-to-noise ratio. Signal-to-noise improvement: 6dB

      VITAC from Sercel  is a software module that improves and facilitates images transmission. Even if transmission errors occur, VITAC ensures that transmitted images can still be visualized. Typical compression rate: 20 (24-bit image).

       

      Minimize environmental impact of mine explosions.

      What's the consequence on marine mammals of a mine explosion ? 

      Our goal is to provide our customers with the resources required to detect in real-time the presence of marine mammals in the area of all potential explosives. Safety for all – including marine life and human life is a constant priority at Sercel.

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      Surveillance

      Underwater surveillance involves the monitoring and observation of sensitive sites, infrastructure with the aim of deploying the appropriate level of response to asset protection. Sercel participates in the design and manufacturing of undersea surveillance equipment.

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      • OVERVIEW

        Surveillance allows with different levels of answers the protection of infrastructures and sensitive sites (submarine bases, ports, wind farms, submarine cables, shock point, border control). It prevent against the intrusion of unmanned underwater vehicles or enemy divers, who can threaten to these installations.

        The water column can be used to illegally transport goods or people. Surveillance can help fight against drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and other illegal activities.

        Surveillance can be undertaken with the installation of instrumented, connected stations. Information management is achieved via data recording or real-time transmission to detect and report any change of activity.

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        WHY SERCEL

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      • Worldwide leader in seismic acquisition Sercel has advanced technologies in ultra-low frequency measurement capabilities and in underwater acoustic communications.
        Our experienced teams develop and market advanced undersea data transmission systems and marine instrumentation.
        Sercel is able to offer a customized underwater surveillance solution thanks to : 

        1. Our Key solution, the Digital Vector sensor for water particle displacement and Detection On Arrival ( DOA) measurement.
        2. Expertise in passive acoustic measurement .
        3. Ability to design solutions for the measurement of Ultra-Low Frequency signals.
        4. Competence in hydrophonic antennas design.
        5. Unique know-how in data processing for decision-making support.
        6. Underwater positioning system.

         

        APPLICATIONS

        Environmental consideration

        Environmental responsibility should be an integral part of all submarine operations.
        At Sercel, we consider respect for the environment one of our core values.
        We apply the broad competencies we've developed over the years at every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring that our solutions can be deployed safely and that they help submarine operations succeed while still adhering to environmental regulations.
        We provide the possibility to detect mammal presence during potential submarine activities through monitoring or in real-time.

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        Providing accurate and reliable intelligence for military defense is critical in planning and deploying assets all over the world. Sercel provides navies with innovative solutions for surveillance and supports the defense industry to design advanced solutions for undersea warfare and mine countermeasures.

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          Marine logistics and ports

          Optimized marine operations solutions for smarter and safer asset and personnel management, including a real-time, comprehensive view of your maritime domain.

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            Operators in oil and gas, ports, and offshore windfarm environments need to optimize vessel movements and schedules while also maintaining situational awareness of all operations. The Marlin Application Suite addresses a range of marine operational challenges, including methods for linking charter information, vessel plans, tasks, schedules, and positions to past, present, and future offshore activities.

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            To be able to preserve and manage our natural environment, it is critical to monitor and understand climate activities and marine ecosystems. Sercel offers advanced Earth and Ocean monitoring solutions for seismological and oceanographic engineering and scientific community research.

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              Monitoring the Earth and the oceans is a major challenge for the preservation of our environment and the management of natural resources. It makes it possible to monitor climate change, natural phenomena such as hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as the evolution of marine ecosystems. Finally, it plays a crucial role in the mapping and management of territories for the sustainable use of land and marine resources.

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              Energy transition

              As companies and community leaders navigate the global energy transition, Sercel is leading the way to offer sustainable, responsible, and ethical solutions for the projects we deliver creating a minimum impact on the environment and in the communities in which we operate.

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                The energy transition is necessary to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, which are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. By adopting renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, we can lower our carbon footprint and preserve the environment for future generations. Moreover, the energy transition promotes technological innovation, creates new economic opportunities and improves the resilience of our energy systems.

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