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U. Washington/APL use Nortek’s Signature1000 to observe fine-scale oceanic velocity structures
The 5th, vertical beam in the Signature1000 can provide unprecedented resolution when using pulse-coherent mode (HR)
A tailor-made buoy makes the deployment of Signature ADCPs even easier!
We have made life even easier for those working with ADCPs in the field: Nortek is now launching a custom-made subsurface buoy ideal for use with the Signature250 and Signature500 ADCPs.
Simplifying vessel-mounted current profiling and biomass measurements
By incorporating a current profiler and echosounder in one easy-to-install, vessel-mounted instrument, Nortek is making life more straightforward for researchers interested in current profiling and biomass measurements in the upper ocean boundary layer.
Change of management as Nortek grows and develops
After over two decades at the helm of Nortek, a specialist in oceanographic instrumentation, Atle Lohrmann is taking on new challenges at newly started Hefring Engineering in Boston. Nortek’s new CEO, Finn Ivar Marum, has been entrusted with the task of ensuring Nortek’s continued growth.
Helping young sailing athletes learn and compete internationally
Sailors are as passionate about the ocean as we are. Nortek has long sponsored young sailing athletes to enable them to learn and to compete internationally. Currently, we are helping the athletes in the Nortek Sailing Team to compete on an international level and develop their capabilities.
Two problems in sediment measurements tackled
ADCPs are great for current measurements, but can they be improved for sediment measurements? Absolutely! In this article you will find out how the Signature1000 echosounder improves two important aspects of your sediment measurements.
High-res echo profiles and other updates to Nortek’s vessel-mounted system
We’re continuously working to improve our system for vessel-mounted current measurements and related data processing. In recent months we have added a scientific echosounder, along with making several smaller improvements to our Signature VM package.
Nortek opens Australian office to build on regional demand
Nortek, a leader in Doppler-based measurements in marine environments, has opened the latest of its global network of offices in Melbourne, Australia. This facilitates access to cutting-edge Doppler instrumentation for researchers and engineers in Australia and New Zealand.
InnovaSea Systems acquires Nortek’s aquaculture business
InnovaSea Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nortek Akvakultur, Nortek’s aquaculture division. Nortek Akvakultur will be combined with InnovaSea’s Realtime Aquaculture unit to form the InnovaSea Instrumentation team.
Nortek’s Claire Cardy wins industry award at Ocean Business 2019
Nortek’s talented and hard-working UK Director, Claire Cardy, won the SMI Marine Science & Technology Business Person of the Year 2019 Award. Congratulations, Claire!
Singapore plays host to a great Nortek Day
The island nation of Singapore hosted a successful Nortek Day last month, where a packed audience participated in thoughtful discussions on the past, present and future of Doppler technology.
Nortek expands its operations in Australasia
Nortek welcomes Yarran Crichton as Director of Nortek Instruments Australia. Yarran has over ten years’ experience in varying scientific roles, including the management of specialist multi-disciplined teams.