Black Laser Learning's new sonar video training series on side-scan sonar will be manufacturer-agnostic, featuring examples from major manufacturers such as EdgeTech, Kraken, Klein, and Marine Sonic Technology.

Who knew there was a branch of the Alaska State Police that specializes in working in the small villages of America’s largest state? Covering a territory almost the size of Texas, brown-uniformed Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) conduct standard policing and help coordinate fire and EMS efforts. Officers also respond to drownings in the numerous inland lakes and rivers, helping to bring closure to the local families of lost loved ones. It was an honor and a pleasure to

EdgeTech 4125 SAR Model Vince Capone Choosing a sonar system used to be relatively easy. For the first few decades, the models offered for Search & Rescue didn’t differ significantly. Klein , Edgetech , Marine Sonic Technology  then, later, Imagenex , Tritech  and  JW Fishers , all offered systems which had different features and different software, but all were towed systems. During the past decade, both hardware and software developments have changed the game. Riptide AUV A

Sonar Image of the shipwreck Algo Locating a large steel shipwreck like the 460-ft victory ship pictured left should be a piece of cake. Anyone who can turn on the machine should be able to see the wreck when towing the system properly in good weather. But poor weather conditions with excessive towfish motion is one of the main causes of distorted sonar imagery. Notice how the shipwreck appears warped? The twisted wreck is a result of the curved sonar path. A large swell forc

Klein Marine Systems, which celebrates this year its 50th anniversary of business activity, recently revamped its long-standing sonar training in line with its commitment to continuously improve the customer support services. The first change included holding the training at a new venue. The fully-appointed classroom at the Seacoast Science Center embedded in the Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New…

Side scan sonar is probably the most effective tool for finding unburied targets. Black Laser Learning’s® Founder Vince Capone has located hundreds of shipwrecks, aircraft, anchors, and other objects lost at sea using all types of technology. Its detection and discrimination qualities allow for excellent capabilities to locate and identify targets. Additionally, side scan has excellent range, thus making it…

Black Laser Learning is providing the US Navy at the Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center Stennis Space Center (NOMWC SSC) advanced sonar analysis training. Black Laser Learning’s Advanced MCM Post mission analysis (PMA) course trains side scan sonar analysts in advanced analytical techniques specifically for Mine Warfare. Advanced training includes individual PMA sessions and coaching with MK 18 sonar data. The…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ravages of war that occurred in Cambodia from the 1970s to the early 1990s still leave an indelible mark on the country today. Countless land mines were placed during the Cambodian Civil War during the 1970s by the Khmer Rouge, the Heng Samrin and Hun Sen regimes, and millions of tons of bombs rained down on the country…

Black Laser Learning, Inc. recently provided the Memorial Fire Station 89 Rescue department of Milford, Delaware, with training on the EdgeTech 4125 towed sonar system. The first day of the two-day training focused on understanding and interpreting the sonar image with instruction on set up and operating the EdgeTech sonar with the Discover Software later in the day. Day two,…

Whether you dive or know someone who does, you won’t want to miss this dynamic and fun seminar HUNTING SHIPWRECKS Techniques and Technology for Locating Shipwrecks March 5, 2011 Boston Sea Rovers Clinic Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore Hotel, Danvers, MA Every Participant will Receive a Copy of Black Laser Learning’s Sonar & MAG […]

Aug 1, 2009: Black Laser Learning, Inc.® conducted a two-day Law Enforcement sonar training course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “Found him!” shouted the officer staring at the sonar image of a drowning victim on the computer screen. In this case, the victim happened to be a practice manikin sunk to the bottom of a Baton Rouge canal. While no technology can…

Summer, 2014 This past summer, Vince Capone of Black Laser Learning lead a group of summer interns on how to operate side scan sonar technology during a mapping project on the famous RJ Walker shipwreck. The students learned the art of advanced sonar image interpretation on the 1860 wreck, an iron-hulled, steam-powered U.S. Coastal Survey ship that had collided with…

Sept 2014: In support of MK 18 UUV operations Black Laser Learning has been awarded a contract to provide specialized training services to SPAWAR. About Black Laser Learning: Black Laser Learning Inc.® is an education company specializing in distilling complex technological subject matter into easy-to-understand training segments presented live, by DVD or computer-based interactive training formats. Our clients include the U.S.…

New Long Range SAS SL Hydrosphere has fielded a new long range, high resolution Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) designed and manufactured by Applied Signal Technology (AST). The new SLH PS60 kHz system operated by Williamson & Associates produced this amazing image of a WWII aircraft while operating at the 1000m range. The target lies in over 300m of water and…