San Diego, CA, February 15, 2005 -- RD Instruments, a leading manufacturer of underwater acoustic Doppler current profiling (ADCP) products; and CODAR Ocean Sensors, a leading manufacturer of high frequency (HF) radar systems, announced today that the two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a new strategic alliance.

Harry Maxfield, V.P. of Sales and Marketing, expounds “Both CODAR and RD Instruments have earned a strong reputation as leaders in their fields. Both companies possess highly innovative technology, which provides complimentary data for complex coastal applications. After years of working side-by-side on coastal applications, we’ve now joined forces to address HF radar solutions for inland and offshore applications. This alliance will allow both organizations to draw upon their extensive technology and experience to address these new markets.”

RD Instruments, located in San Diego, CA, manufacturers acoustic Doppler current profiling (ADCP) and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) products for a wide array of scientific, commercial and military applications. For further information on RDI, visit www.rdinstruments.com, or contact Harry Maxfield at +1-858-842-2600.

CODAR Sensor Sensors, located in Mountain View, CA, is the premiere supplier of high frequency (HF) radar solutions for current measurement and wave monitoring applications. For further information on CODAR, visit www.codaros.com or contact Laura Pederson at laura@codaros.com.

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