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Title: Real-time metocean sensor arrays

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OSTI ID:1600325
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A real-time metocean sensor array system may include a one or more floating instruments each including geolocation capabilities and connected to a satellite communication network. In some examples, the floating instruments may further include an omnidirectional hydrophone. Motion and acoustical data gathered by the instruments may be converted by onboard processing logic into wave, current, and/or wind-related observations that may be communicated in real time and analyzed via a cloud-based system.

Research Organization:
Sofar Ocean Technologies, Inc., San Francisco, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AR0000514; N00014-16-1-2856
Assignee:
Sofar Ocean Technologies, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Patent Number(s):
10,488,554
Application Number:
15/928,041
OSTI ID:
1600325
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 03/21/2018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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