SIS Remote
A single Seafloor Information System (SIS) installation can support multiple survey vessels simultaneously. Both the SIS acquisition software and the corresponding multibeam system can be controlled from a remote location using the SIS Remote application.
Setting up SIS Remote is simple, requiring only licensing and network configuration. SIS provides all of the necessary infrastructure for reliable communication no matter which Internet provider is used and can be configured to use fast or slow connections within any price range.
SIS Remote example
Key benefits
- Dispersed workforce: The surveyors can be located anywhere with an internet connection.
- Minimal training: Remote operators are using the same interface as is on the vessel.
- You can operate and monitor multiple vessels in one application.
- You can transfer the point cloud to shore for processing and visualization.
- You can troubleshoot remotely with shore support able to see the current sonar settings
Data sheets
SIS Remote Operator manual (English)
Mothership and survey vessel
This connection is best supported by our Marine Broadband Radio (MBR). This setup provides a reliable direct connection on the mothership to monitor and control the survey operation on each of the survey vessels from one Hydrographic Work Station (HWS).
Over-the-horizon platforms
SIS Remote can connect through any standard satellite communication method. The amount of data can be filtered to only send updates of the various data streams and terrain models at regular intervals. This will still provide you with sufficient data to perform accurate quality control and provide survey guidance.
Remote survey planning
The new survey planning design allows for easy planning and transfer of survey plans from SIS Remote to the right vessel. The NMEA XTE (Cross-track offset) sentence can be sent to autopilot, aiding steering along the active line. Additional advanced import and export options are also available.
Helmsman display
A separate Helmsman display within SIS Remote gives you a view of the survey operation and the active survey line. This display is intended for the bridge personnel while the survey operation is controlled elsewhere.
You can integrate HiPAP positions via the APOS application's output into the Seafloor Information System (SIS).
With the KMall Import tool, you can display terrains without the bulky point cloud to see where you have previously mapped in the geographic display but keep the data volume on disk to a minimum.
All the relevant system documents are available in the Help menu.
You can easily integrate depth tracks from the EA single beam echo sounders into the Seafloor Information System (SIS).
You can enable the logging of Seapath data for post-processing on the Hydrographic Work Station (HWS). Log all of the necessary survey data on one computer.
The External Trigger display alerts you if the setting is activated.
You can set up a Helmsman display for the bridge crew. This helps them to navigate using the survey line plan.
The K-Controller application allows you to change the echo sounder settings and monitor the system inputs.
Any messages issued by the Seafloor Information System (SIS) are shown in the Message display.
You can keep track of the computer resources in the Numerical display.
Select File ->Storage locations to define new locations for storing ancillary data.
Select UTM North, UTM South or Custom projections when you need to configure a new survey. Use EPSG codes or PROJ.4 settings to create the new projection. The projections you choose are saved on the drop-down menu for easy selection on future surveys.
SIS Basic has all of the features of the Seafloor Information System (SIS) application minus the geographic display and gridding.
This is a typical Seafloor Information System (SIS) screen capture.
You can configure the Seafloor Information System (SIS) to notify you if the sound speed at the transducers varies too much from the sound velocity profile.
Use the data distribution configuration tool to send datagrams on the network to integrate with other software or logging tools.
Use the PU Replay tool to review data and conduct training for your crew.
Use S-57 navigational charts as backgrounds in the geographic display.
You can monitor multiple vessels in one SIS Remote configuration.
You can customize and save your preferred window layout.
Sign up for news and updates in the Help menu.
SIS Remote screen capture showing low bandwidth data transfer from ship to shore.
SIS Remote screen capture showing high bandwidth data transfer from ship to shore.
You can integrate HiPAP positions via the APOS application's output into the Seafloor Information System (SIS).
With the KMall Import tool, you can display terrains without the bulky point cloud to see where you have previously mapped in the geographic display but keep the data volume on disk to a minimum.
All the relevant system documents are available in the Help menu.
You can easily integrate depth tracks from the EA single beam echo sounders into the Seafloor Information System (SIS).
You can enable the logging of Seapath data for post-processing on the Hydrographic Work Station (HWS). Log all of the necessary survey data on one computer.
The External Trigger display alerts you if the setting is activated.
You can set up a Helmsman display for the bridge crew. This helps them to navigate using the survey line plan.
The K-Controller application allows you to change the echo sounder settings and monitor the system inputs.
Any messages issued by the Seafloor Information System (SIS) are shown in the Message display.
You can keep track of the computer resources in the Numerical display.
Select File ->Storage locations to define new locations for storing ancillary data.
Select UTM North, UTM South or Custom projections when you need to configure a new survey. Use EPSG codes or PROJ.4 settings to create the new projection. The projections you choose are saved on the drop-down menu for easy selection on future surveys.
SIS Basic has all of the features of the Seafloor Information System (SIS) application minus the geographic display and gridding.
This is a typical Seafloor Information System (SIS) screen capture.
You can configure the Seafloor Information System (SIS) to notify you if the sound speed at the transducers varies too much from the sound velocity profile.
Use the data distribution configuration tool to send datagrams on the network to integrate with other software or logging tools.
Use the PU Replay tool to review data and conduct training for your crew.
Use S-57 navigational charts as backgrounds in the geographic display.
You can monitor multiple vessels in one SIS Remote configuration.
You can customize and save your preferred window layout.
Sign up for news and updates in the Help menu.
SIS Remote screen capture showing low bandwidth data transfer from ship to shore.
SIS Remote screen capture showing high bandwidth data transfer from ship to shore.
Services and support
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24/7 Technical support
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Conversions, retrofit and refit
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Training
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