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defense applications. Since no electronic components are in the water, the fiber- optic arrays provide a highly reliable solu- tion that also offers reduced acquisition and maintenance costs. "The arrays employ glass fibers, instead of older tech- nology piezoelectric hydrophones, to con- vert sound to modulated light for efficient transmission to shore," said Livanos. "The sensor arrays have low power require- ments and provide wide frequency cover- age." Circle 31 on Reader Service Card Port of San Juan to Install Security System Honeywell signed a $4.9 million con- tract with the Port of San Juan in Puerto Rico for an integrated digital surveillance system. The new system will cover the entire 11-mile perimeter of the port, giv- ing security personnel a complete view of activity in the San Juan Bay and on the port platform. This is a significant step in making the port more safe and secure, and it will help the port meet U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements. In addition, the new system supports integra- tion with other enterprise systems through a single PC workstation, and can interface with the security system in place at the San Juan International Airport. The port currently relies on its human resources to perform a majority of securi- ty tasks. After 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security established strict cri- teria for securing national ports to help protect against terrorism by utilizing the latest technology on the market. To move the port beyond this criteria, Honeywell will install a scalable, closed-circuit tele- vision (CCTV) solution that includes Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integra- tor (EBI) and Honeywell Digital Video Manager (DVM). The result: a digital sur- veillance system that supports integration with other enterprise systems through a single PC workstation. This will allow the new system at the port to interface with the security system in place at the San Juan International Airport. In the event of a maritime or aviation emergency, author- ities will be able to manage security oper- ations at either location. The Honeywell system will monitor and manage 153 video cameras located throughout the port. Seven of these video cameras will have special night vision capabilities that can detect activity from as far away as 3,000 feet. Plasma displays throughout the command center will allow operators to track port activity with clarity. Circle 33 on Reader Service Card ACMA Gets in on LCS Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) was selected by Unidynamics to design a fully-articulating ramp for the Lockheed Martin Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). This assignment is part of a contract recently secured by Unidynamics to provide ship- board equipment handling systems and shell door structures for the 115-m, high- speed ship being built for the U.S. Navy by the Lockheed Martin team. Critical to the success of the operation will be the ability of the ship's ramp to be deployed while the vessel is underway, allowing various watercraft to be launched and recovered. "We're very excited about the opportu- nity to work with Unidynamics on this special project," said ACMA President Scott McClure. "Although this will be ACMA's first project with Unidynamics, we've built a good relationship with them over the past three years exploring various projects that might provide a good fit." The Lockheed Martin team includes Gibbs & Cox, Marinette Marine and Bollinger Shipyards. Construction of the first LCS will begin at Marinette Marine in the first quarter of 2005, with delivery scheduled for late 2006. The LCS pro- vides the Navy with fast, maneuverable and shallow draft ships aimed at maxi- mizing mission flexibility in the world's coastal waters. Ensuring littoral battle- space access and dominance, the ship's first missions will include mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surface war- fare. Circle 34 on Reader Service Card Zaloom Joins Sea Tow Sea Tow Services International, Inc., announced the expansion of its Business Technology group with the hiring of tech- nology expert Charles Zaloom. He will serve as the company's Director of Busi- ness Technology. News January, 2005 • MarineNews 9 Circle 222 on Reader Service Card FOR SALE CRANE BARGES, CREW BOATS, TUGS Most Built And Maintained By Tutor-Saliba For the Richmond, CA Bridge Project For Detailed Listing and Pricing information, please visit our website at www.merrillmarine.com or call Pete Merrill at 800/394-6674 or e-mail at pete@merrillmarine.com MN JAN05 1 (1-16).qxd 1/4/2005 1:01 PM Page 9
