Echoscope for Moroccan breakwater project

摘要

SGTM-SFTA originally trialled the Echoscope in June 2016. The Echoscope was mounted to a solid frame attached to a crawler crane and was used to visualise the Antifer blocks in real-time and in 3D as they are placed. Combined with a unique block-release system designed by SGTM-STFA, the use of the Echoscope achieved instant productivity and accuracy gains with the set-up. The project team were able to safely work 24 hour shifts, at all sea conditions where working of the cranes and personnel allowed, to achieve a maximum installation rate of 90+ Antifer blocks in a 24 hour period. The real-time 3D visualisation provided by the Echoscope enabled the crane operator to 'see' the block under the water, enabling accurate and fast placement of the block.