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SENSORS — WAVE MEASUREMENTS

Wave sensors - general overview.


- The industry standard for Wave measurements is to use a buoy moored freely in the
ocean, transmitting data to shore or a nearby platform. This method has operational limi-
tations that in many cases require other solutions. For offshore use, several other solutions
based on down-looking radars or lasers exist and work reliably, depending upon location.
Also systems based on using horizontally looking radars, even standard X-band ships’
radars, have been used as well as up-looking ADCP sensors and pressure sensors.

Wave Buoy sensors


- A+D have available several types of Wave Buoys with complete mooring
systems designed for specific water depths. Such buoys can typically meas-
ure Wave Height, Period and Direction.
Additional parameters, such as Sea Temperature and others can be added up-
on request as well as tracking devices to avoid loss of buoy.

WISE Buoy - MetOcean Buoy with all options


- A+D have developed a full-size type of MetOcean Buoy with
complete mooring systems designed mainly with offshore opera-
tional support in mind. The Wise Buoy concept will support both
local and remote users. A full suite of Meteorological and Oceano-
graphic sensors are available. The WISE Buoy can be tailor-made
to customers specification or application.

Onboard Wave sensors - radar sensors


- Wave measurements using a down looking narrow beam radar is a well
proven method offshore, and will usually give very good results providing
that an installation site with an unobstructed view of the waves can be
found. Radar sensors, complete with installation frames are available to
measure Wave Height and Period.

Onboard Wave sensors - with Heave Compensation


- Wave measurements using a down looking narrow beam radar, can also
be used on floating platforms or vessels. A dedicated Heave sensor is in-
stalled next to the Wave radar, and the Heave signal are subtracted from
the measured signal in order to show the real Wave Height signal. Sensors
are available to measure Heave compensated Wave Height and Period.

Automasjon og Data AS, Nikkelveien 14, 4313 Sandnes, Norway.


Tel.: +47 51 12 30 80 Fax.: +47 51 12 30 81
www.automasjon.no [email protected]
Tide and Wave sensor - Stepgauge sensor
- The Stepgauge sensor is one of the most robust sensors on the
market with extreme long-term reliability and low maintenance
requirements. This system is ideally suited for harbours and
shallow water applications, but can also be used in other
applications when it is installed alongside a structure or pole.
These systems can measure Tide, Wave Height and Period.

Onboard Wave radar with satellite transmitter


- The Wavesat system is a small and transportable wave radar
that allows easy transportation between measurement sites, and
makes this well suited as a portable wave measurement unit.
Signals can be distributed locally via UHF radio or transmitted
through the Iridium global tracking satellite system to offshore
or onshore users.

Onboard Wave sensor - ADCP sensors


- ADCP Sensors with Wave measurements can be deployed over the side of
the vessel/platform by a winch and davit arrangement, or deployed over the
side using a guideline frame arrangement. These systems will measure both
Wave Height, Period and Direction as well as Surface Current Speed and
Direction.

Onboard Wave sensor—Horizontal radars


- Wave measurements can also be done by extracting the wave
data from horizontal radars installed onboard the vessel, by
extracting data from a standard X-band ships’ radar.
These systems will typically measure both Wave Height, Period
and Direction and possibly also Surface Current Speed and
Direction.

Wave measurements and systems - customer specified


- Measuring Waves correctly can be very complicated, and data can easily be useless if it
is not done correctly. A+D have long experience in selecting and recommending the best
measurement method and equipment for complex applications.
We will be happy to advise on equipment selection, measurement methods as well as to
supply equipment and services.
Please contact us for details.

Automasjon og Data AS, Nikkelveien 14, 4313 Sandnes, Norway.


Tel.: +47 51 12 30 80 Fax.: +47 51 12 30 81
www.automasjon.no [email protected]

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