The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) studies marine mammals worldwide using a custom towed hydrophone array spanning over three miles. Previously, expedition scientists could not find good data cable that was also rugged enough to withstand the constant use in rough seas and extreme temperatures. Chief scientist Jay Barlow explains: "We are using a new hydrophone array this year, made in our own lab using modified ProPlex CAT5 cable from TMB (thanks to TMB’s OEM sales department). We've towed this one for over 1,000 miles now, and results are excellent: flow noise is less than with arrays we have purchased in the past."
According to TMB’s Colin Waters: "Entertainment touring is a good test of the true strength of people and products. That’s why governments and the corporate world increasingly raid our industry for personnel and technology. While we’re proud to be part of the production business, TMB is continually looking for new markets for our tried and tested touring technology."
(Ruth Rossington)
