Arc Second To Introduce New Mapping and Navigation Technology at UXO/Countermine Forum.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2002 Technology Offers High-Accuracy Mapping and Target Reacquisition of Unexploded Ordinance (UXO UXO Unexploded Ordnance UXO unexploded explosive ordnance (US DoD) ) in Both Wooded and Open Areas Arc Second, Inc., the leading provider of laser-based 3D mapping and navigation products, will attend the UXO/Countermine Forum in Orlando, FL this September 3-6th, where it will demonstrate its Constellation(3Di) products. The various product configurations: -- support man-portable and vehicle-towed sensor arrays -- work under tree canopy, against buildings, and in other congested areas -- deliver faster update rates and improved accuracy, and -- track any number of position sensors in the same work area. The multi-sensor capability allows the user to conduct multiple geophysical surveys Geophysical survey refers to the systematic collection of geophysical data for spatial studies. Geophysical surveys may use a great variety of sensing instruments, and data may be collected from above or below the Earth's surface or from aerial or marine platforms. at the same time, and enables the tracking of position and orientation of a geophysical sensor array A sensor array is a set of several sensors that an information gathering device uses to gather information (usually directional in nature) that cannot be gathered from a single source for a central processing unit. , thus eliminating traditional errors that occur from sensor offsets. Arc Second also plans to offer direct integration of geophysical sensors with its position sensors A position sensor is any device that enables position measurement. It can either be an absolute position sensor or a relative one(displacement sensor). Position sensors can be either linear or angular. , and a real-time mapping interface, later this fall. "The Constellation(3Di) products will revolutionize traditional methods of UXO mapping and navigation," stated Edward Barrientos, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Arc Second, Inc. "Advances in geophysical sensors now allow for better anomaly discrimination, but until now, mapping and navigation technology lagged behind. With Constellation(3Di), UXO customers will be able to work in wooded areas - or up against buildings and other structures - with higher levels of accuracy and faster updates. This will allow better target identification, discrimination, and much quicker re-acquisition times." Landmines and other unexploded ordinance pose a major threat to military personnel and to the civilian population around the world. With Constellation(3Di), military and civilian organizations have an important new tool in their UXO and Countermine efforts. About Constellation(3Di) The Constellation(3Di) products use Arc Second's proprietary 3D-Intelligence(TM) technology. The products consist of various configurations of stationary laser transmitters and portable sensors. The sensors themselves can be carried or mounted on other objects. Position information can be sent through a wireless connection to an on-site computer or stored on-board a hand-held Pocket PC computer. The product also offers a real-time mapping interface, based on Arc Second's PocketCAD product (www.pocketcad.com). In addition to the previously mentioned benefits, the Constellation products offer one-person operation, quick setup, and ease of use. The products may also be configured to work autonomously on robots and other unmanned vehicles. For more information about Constellation(3Di), please see www.constellation3di.com. About The UXO/Countermine Forum The UXO/Countermine Forum is DoD's preeminent conference on the technology, programs and partnerships in the UXO and countermine arenas. The conference brings together researchers, developers, manufacturers, and policy makers from the federal, state and international arenas to meet and share ideas and progress on UXO and mine detection and clearance. Attendees include Department of Defense Explosives Safety Explosives safety originated as a formal program in the US in the aftermath of World War I when several ammunition storage areas were destroyed in a series of mishaps. The most serious occurred at Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Storage Depot, New Jersey, in July, 1926 when an Board, the US Army Environmental Center and the Office of the Project Manager for Mines. For more information about The UXO/Countermine Forum, please see www.theforum2002.com. About Arc Second, Inc. Arc Second develops, manufactures and markets 3D-Intelligence measurement and tracking products and mobile CAD software solutions. Arc Second markets its products to the construction, architecture, manufacturing, product design, forensics See computer forensics. , aerospace, virtual reality and movie special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. sectors. Founded in 1990, Arc Second is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. located in Dulles, Virginia Dulles, Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The headquarters of AOL, Orbital Sciences Corporation and ODIN technologies and the former headquarters of MCI Inc. are located in Dulles. in the heart of the Northern Virginia Northern Virginia (NoVA) consists of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties and the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, and Manassas Park. technology corridor. For more information about ArcSecond, go to www.arcsecond.com. PocketCAD, Arc Second, and 3D-Intelligence are registered trademarks of Arc Second, Inc. Constellation(3Di), The Mobile CAD Standard and Indoor-GPS are trademarks of Arc Second, Inc. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. |
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