Exail has secured a contract to supply Pliant with three Hydrins inertial navigation systems (INS), which are expected to be integrated into Pliant Offshore’s Installation Measurement System (IMS) for improvement of the accuracy and efficiency of wind turbine installations.
Pliant Offshore’s IMS is designed to provide real-time measurements of the inclination and position of structures, such as monopiles, during installation. The system uses 3D point cloud technology combined with laser sensors to measure and virtually reconstruct objects.
INS integration is expected to enhance system performance by providing precise positioning and motion compensation, even on moving vessels. This enables the IMS to take continuous measurements during the pile-driving process.
“We particularly value the offshore capabilities of the Exail Hydrins INS for our operations,” says Alex Heurkens, founder of Pliant Offshore.
“This system effectively meets the challenges of our working environment. The Hydrins is extremely robust, reliable and provides highly accurate data, ensuring excellent stabilization of our system and saving offshore contractors valuable time in the field.”
