DSIT Solutions - Underwater Port Security and Sonar Systems

For the past two decades DSIT Solutions has been developing and applying state-of-the-art technology to create advanced sonar systems and C&C applications for defense, commercial, energy and homeland security markets. The company is a subsidiary of Acorn Energy (NASDAQ: ACFN).

AquaShield™ Diver Detection Sonar (DDS)

DSIT is a world leader in the area of underwater site protection. The company's AquaShield™ Diver Detection Sonar protects ports and energy terminals against any type of underwater intrusion. Following a rigorous testing and evaluation process, the company was chosen to deliver the world’s first underwater surveillance system to protect an energy terminal. Since this sale, several additional customers have ordered the system.

DSIT's AquaShield DDS is a high performance system with long ranges of detection and classification. This capability, combined with the system's configuration flexibility of coverage, makes it a very cost effective underwater surveillance system. The AquaShield supports fully automatic operation from detection, through tracking, to classification, thus eliminating the need for a trained sonar operator. The system display provides all data required for a wise and timely response.

PortView™ Harbor Surveillance System (HSS)

DSIT has developed a comprehensive command and control application aimed at port and harbor protection. The PortView HSS integrates a multiple number of sensors, such as radar, day / night cameras, and AquaShield DDS, into a system that monitors the entire harbor site. This HSS provides a complete tactical picture both above and below the water for more intelligent evaluation of and effective response to any threat.

Mobile Acoustic Range (MAR)

DSIT has significantly reduced the expense associated with vessel noise measurement. The company's Mobile Acoustic Range accurately measures the radiated noise of ships and submarines. This enables navies and shipyards to monitor and control this noise and silence their vessels. Using a mobile range saves the maintenance costs involved in operating a fixed acoustic range.

The MAR’s unique design enables rapid deployment at any sea depth, without the need to anchor the range. Through continuous tracking of the measured vessel and wireless transmission of data to a measurement ship, the MAR system enables real time radiated noise processing, analysis and display. The MAR also includes a platform database for management of measurement results.

Since its development the MAR has been operational with multiple customers, both navies and shipyards.

Generic and Specific Sonar Simulators

DSIT also offers a wide range of sonar simulation solutions for all levels of sonar operations: operator, team, and tactical.

Throughout the years the company has accumulated hands on experience in simulating different types of active and passive sonar including hull-mounted sonars, variable depth sonars, submarine sonars, and more. The company’s flagship sonar trainer is the Dolphin submarine trainer. This submarine trainer accurately simulates all sonar and weapons systems present on board the submarine. It will enable the sub's crew to train in surroundings that are identical to those of a submarine at sea.

Our simulation of generic sonar, or specific sonar systems, includes real signal processing of the simulated acoustic signals (including beam forming, detection and tracking) as well as accurate simulation of underwater acoustic processes and phenomena.

Underwater Acoustic Signal Analysis System

The company's Underwater Acoustic Signal Analysis (UASA) system processes and analyzes all types of acoustic signals radiated by various sources and received by passive sonar systems (submarine sonars, towed arrays and fixed bottom moored sonar systems).

The UASA applies advanced processing algorithms to derive classification and identification parameters of the signal source. The system includes an extensive database with numerous analysis tools.

All of the company's hardware and software development activities are ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9000-3 certified for the design, development and integration of software, hardware, and embedded systems. Strict adherence to these standards and to the highest military standards is maintained, as are rigorous project management policies.