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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.
Five new, innovative features for Nortek’s Signature series
With latest release of Nortek’s Signature firmware and software, we are introducing five new features that enhance the capabilities of those who use Signature instruments.
Nortek Day, Kiwi-style
New Zealand is an amazing country, so Nortek was thrilled to recently conduct another edition of its Nortek Day in the beautiful coastal city of Tauranga, on New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty.
Taking back surface-buoy-based ADCP measurements
Adding sophisticated Attitude and Heading Reference Sensors (AHRS) inside our series of Signature ADCPs is helping scientists and ocean engineers obtain reliable data from ADCPs mounted on surface buoys.
UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) selects Nortek and iXblue for subsea navigation
UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has selected a Nortek and iXblue navigation solution to secure outstanding AUV performance during long-term missions.
Helping researchers keep up the quality of Japan’s waters
Although Nortek’s Vector velocimeter is more accustomed to highly energetic environments such as those found in surf zones, researchers in Japan have shown that it is equally at home in much more gentle – yet just as challenging – conditions.