Learn how to operate the Gaps Series
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Presentation
You will start learning about Gaps using a dedicated platform on your own time. You are granted access to the lessons, including all the updates available to the curriculum during 6 months after your first log in. You can replay the lessons after completion of the course to refresh your memory. A final quiz is also available for you to make a self assessment of your knowledge on Gaps.
Course Content
2 min video presentation of the course
How to use this e-learning platform
Let's get started - Objectives, learning process and evaluation criteria
Theory modules covered in this course
Pre-course survey
Gaps introduction
Description and product layout
Product Overview
Gaps M7 and Gaps M5 Datasheet
Video tour of GAPS
Software Included
Compatible beacons
Deployment methods
Gaps Acoustic Signal Processing Principles
Range Performance Factors - The Sonar Equation
Angle accuracy - The Woodward formula
Sonar equation and Woodward formula calculator
Hybrid Systems - Coupling USBL and INS
Gaps Antenna mechanical installation
GNSS Installation
Gaps Box
Connecting Gaps
Managing Gaps from a computer
Testing the equipment
HMI Overview - 1 of 3
HMI - Configuring the Input and Output Parameters - 2 of 3
Interrogation modes
MT9 Beacon Settings
HMI - Setting up the acoustics part - 3 of 3
Setting up - Position Rate & Blanking Time
Upload a new Sound Velocity Profile
Logging Data
Dynamic Positioning Modes
INS alignment
Testing procedures
Launching the survey
How to perform INS-USBL coupling for ROV
Setting up USBL-INS coupling using acoustic communication
Deploying the Transponders
Recovering the equipment
Controlling the data
Delph RoadMap - Set up - 1 of 2
DELPH RoadMap - Operating - 2 of 2
Interfacing to DP and navigation sw
General recommendations
Checking the electrical ground
Connecting a new Gaps Box
Maintaining the SUBCONN connectors
Firmware maintenance (update)
Gaps Arm Removal
Gaps M7 calibration after arm removal
Gaps Course Test
