CT Systems has officially released their all-in-one dredging computer called GeoDredge.
GeoDredge acts as a hardware platform for the Viking software, incorporating all necessary components in a rugged and compact housing.
The goal of CT Systems is for any operator to be able to operate the system without any prior extensive training.
With the advent of GeoDredge it is no longer necessary to install separate components.
GeoDredge utilises an internal industrial computer, fully featured (RTK/DGPS) GNSS receiver, UHF communication, industrial GSM/UMTS modem, sensor interfacing and all power distribution.
Due to the design of GeoDredge’s internal interfacing, virtually all major GNSS manufacturers are supported on direct OEM level.
GeoDredge is targeted at dredging machines and vessels where installation room is limited and ease of use of the monitoring equipment is required.
While initially built for hydraulic dredge excavators, the system soon after expanded to also actively support machines such as grab dredgers and cutter-suction dredgers.
[mappress] June 18, 2014