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Student engineering team integrates Nortek’s new Nucleus1000 navigation sensor on AUV
The Vortex team at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) integrated Nortek’s Nucleus1000 on board their Beluga AUV. This combined navigation solution made space for complementary sensors that helped to improve their performance in this year’s Robosub competition.
Nucleus1000 – a new DVL that extends your underwater navigation capabilities
Nortek’s latest combined DVL package delivers a suite of integrated underwater navigation sensors at a size, weight and price that will unleash the full potential of smaller subsea vehicles
Nortek holds first annual Oslofjord cleanup
On Sunday, 14 August 2022, Nortek Norway held its first annual Oslofjord cleanup, bringing together the Nortek team and members of the local community to remove litter near the popular swimming spot at Kadettangen in Sandvika.
Nortek launches River Insight
Nortek Netherlands is pleased to announce the launch of River Insight, a complete solution that helps water authorities manage their discharge requirements.
Nortek in Brazil to partner with ADCP battery specialists Mitang
To ensure a constant supply of high-quality batteries for Nortek ADCP users in Brazil, Nortek has partnered with Brazilian company and battery industry leader Mitang.
Helping the rapidly expanding USV sector strengthen data collection capabilities with ADCPs
Oceanographic measurements from Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) are opening new possibilities, and these innovative measurement platforms are pushing in-situ data collection capabilities beyond the norm. Which aspects must users keep in mind as the industry starts to deploy these new vehicles?
The Other 70%: Connecting the ocean to our daily lives with the Nortek podcast
The ocean affects many aspects of day-to-day life for nearly everyone on Earth, yet these connections are often overlooked. In The Other 70% podcast, we highlight companies, individuals and organizations whose work relies on our blue planet and strengthens these connections, in an accessible way that anyone can learn from and enjoy.
Increased demand for ROVs and deepwater equipment indicates a more optimistic offshore market
The beginning of 2021 saw a very positive outlook for offshore operations and maintenance (O&M), with a record number of orders for Seatronics’ VALOR ROV and increased demand for deepwater equipment. In an offshore market on the rebound, Nortek’s tried and tested subsea navigation sensors have helped Seatronics provide reliable solutions to their clients.
Women in Nortek share insights on working in the ocean tech industry
Are you considering working in the ocean technology industry, but don’t know what your options are? Talented and inspirational women from Nortek share their paths into what they describe as incredibly fulfilling careers in the ocean technology industry.
Nortek provides practical, technical training in ocean technology for academics across the world
For academics doing research with ocean technology instrumentation, not all skills can be developed in the lab. Geological Survey of Japan's Dr Mamoru Tanaka joined Nortek Japan for two months to receive practical training in ocean technology and upskill in the principles and applications of ADCPs and ADVs. He is one of many academics that have been given practical training by Nortek to successfully deploy acoustic instrumentation for ocean research.
NORBIT Aptomar acquires the SeaDarQ radar system for environmental monitoring
Nortek announces the sale of its SeaDarQ radar technology for environmental monitoring and oil spill detection to NORBIT Aptomar, a technology provider to global maritime markets.
Why patches are the best anti-biofouling solution for an ADCP
We all want our ADCP to gather data accurately and work for as long as possible, but biofouling can stop us achieving both of these objectives. When marine organisms accumulate on a transducer surface, the instrument’s performance can be greatly diminished.