DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems 1 METOCEAN Data Systems SVP B Model Improvements By Bernie Petolas, P. Eng. METOCEAN Data Systems Ltd. Dartmouth NS B3B 1R9 Canada

DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems 2 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 SVP B

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

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

DBCP Technical Workshop 2004 Data Acquisition and Telemetry Systems 5 Power Budget SVP BP ITEMWOCE BSVP B Argos Transmission (mAH) Barometer (mAH) Standby (mAH)0.35 Total Battery capacity (Amp Hr) Total (Months)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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