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DCNS streamlines data handling in naval defence

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dcns, france

France’s DCNS enjoys faster access to information, shorter testing periods, and intuitive interfaces – helping make better decisions and stealthier submarines.

French maritime defence company DCNS builds submarines; an area where acoustic stealth is imperative. They process a huge amount of sound and vibration data, and they are always under time pressure – especially during costly sea trials. PULSE, our data acquisition and analysis platform, has revolutionized the speed and ease of performing tests, helping DCNS share and compare data throughout their organization.

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Huge amounts of data are collected from equipment during harbour tests and sea trials, and from laboratories. Capturing, handling, sharing, managing, and comparing large data sets from acceptance testing of new on-board equipment required a major upgrade in DCNS’s data management facilities. It was also necessary to secure the data and ensure reliable tests.

Brüel & Kjær provided state-of-the-art test database management software that was easy to set up. And some processes were automated for the benefit of less-skilled technicians. Moreover, an organization-wide data-acquisition platform was established, coupled with a programmable software interface to automate application-specific GUIs.

Measurements that once took five to six hours can now be completed in less than two hours. And the easy-to-use programmable interface eliminates the need for any special expertise in application programming. Historical data is also immediately available, which helps engineers and designers make better and faster decisions.

Naval Group

DCNS changes its name to Naval Group.

The group pursues a responsible and sustainable international development policy based on innovative partnerships within the framework of controlled transfers of technology. Naval Group creates thousands of direct and indirect jobs wherever it establishes large shipyards by creating long-term ties with local manufacturers. It also contributes to ensuring that each country acquires complete naval sovereignty.

Naval Group has created centres of excellence for experimental research and development (R&D) in Australia, Belgium and Singapore, and plans on opening more in the future, the aim being to enhance customer knowledge and place them at the heart of the innovation process. These centres also make it possible to forge links with research institutes and universities, local authorities and partners and thus promoting the group's reputation locally. Other benefits include developing collaborations with researchers and academics from other horizons, giving us the advantage of a different perspective and approach to various issues.

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