CONTENTS 10 14 19 22 25 EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION APRIL 2022 Volume 63, No. 4 FEATURES Kathryn Rovang ( Fugro ), Deanne Hargrave ( Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind ) and Shannon Earl ( Fugro ) introduce a geodata engagement platform that aids offshore wind development. OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE Ernad Sehic ( Light Structures AS ) explains how to verify new sh farm designs with ber-optics. DIRECT DRIVE ELECTRIC Jonas L. Nyberg ( Berg Propulsion ) proposes a smoother transition to electric propulsion. ELECTRICITY FROM WATER Mairi Wickett ( WITT Energy Ltd. ) describes technology that transforms the motion of water into subsea power. UNMANNED MARITIME SYSTEMS George Galdorisi ( U.S. Navy, retired ) discusses how to create a new paradigm for ocean observation. CTD Probes MSS Probes Sensors EQUIPMENT Calibration tion Service DEPARTMENTS 6 7 28 30 32 34 36 Soundings Editorial International Product Development Marine Renewables Marine Electronics Marine Resources 37 38 39 40 41 42 Ocean Research Contracts/Meetings People Professional Services Directory Soapbox Advertiser Index up to 11.000 m COVER IMAGE A bird’s-eye view of Ocean Farm 1. See story on p. 14. (Credit: SalMar) NEXT MONTH In-situ measurements, monitoring … eDNA sampler … Satellite-based consumer tech for ocean research … Maritime satellite for drones … Blue Insight digital data toolbox. conductivity temperature pressure oxygen turbidity pH, Redox and much more Copyright 2022 by Compass Publications, Inc. Sea Technology (ISSN 0093-3651) is published monthly by Com-pass Publications, Inc., 4600 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 304, Arlington, VA 22203; (703) 524-3136. All rights reserved. Neither this publication nor any part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permis-sion of Compass Publications Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Arlington, Virginia, and additional mailing of ces. Due to the COVID pandemic, printed issues will not be available in 2021. Digital subscriptions may be pur-chased for US 40 for one year. Printed back copies, where available, are US 6.00 each plus shipping and handling. sales@sea-sun-tech.com +49 4323 910 913 www.sea-technology.com April 2022 | ST 5
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