METOCEAN Data Systems SVP B Model Improvements By

METOCEAN Data Systems SVP B Model Improvements By Bernie Petolas, P. Eng. METOCEAN Data Systems Ltd. Dartmouth NS B 3 B 1 R 9 Canada DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 1 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B Agenda • Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality • Upgrades to SVP B: – Mechanical Improvements – Electrical Improvements PTT, Sensor and Battery Improvements – Testing and Verification • Quality Assurance/Lean Manufacturing • Conclusions DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 2 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B Mechanical Improvements • • • DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 New Hull Magnet Location Mini Drogue Tether and Attachments Drag Ratio Testing and Verification 3 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP BP Electrical Improvements • • • DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 Updated PTT New BP Sensor New software Batteries Testing and Verification 4 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP BP Power Budget ITEM WOCE B SVP B Argos Transmission (m. AH) 3. 60 2. 05 Barometer (m. AH) 1. 30 1. 20 Standby (m. AH) 0. 35 Total 5. 25 3. 60 Battery capacity (Amp Hr) 70. 00 80. 00 Total (Months) 18. 2 30. 4 DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 5 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 In situ Testing and Verification 6 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B SVP/B vs. SVP/BW DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 7 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B ISO 9001 -2000 • Introduction to ISO • Quality Management • Feedback loop (NCRs, SCARs and ECPs) DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 8 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B Lean Manufacturing • • • Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Value Stream Mapping Mistake Proofing 5 S Process 6 σ Total Management Philosophy Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 9 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B Continuous Improvement DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 10 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B Continuous Improvement DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 11 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems

SVP B Conclusions • • Longer Operating Life of Product Reduce Commercial Price No reduction in reliability Lean Manufacturing in conjunction with ISO pays for itself quickly DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 12 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems