In the field of marine observation, the breadth of the monitoring range often determines the value of the data. Especially in port flood control, nearshore monitoring, and marine scientific research, the ability to simultaneously acquire large-scale, long-term, and high-precision wave and tidal data is crucial for assessing changes in ocean dynamics. Our Wave And Tide Sensor is designed to meet this comprehensive monitoring need.
This sensor employs an advanced nine-axis MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU), combined with a high-sensitivity pressure sensing system and a self-developed ocean dynamics algorithm. It can monitor wave energy spectrum, direction spectrum, and tidal changes within a frequency range of 0.04–1.0 Hz, achieving full-frequency observation from small swells to large-scale wind waves. Whether in nearshore port areas or deep-sea areas, it can stably capture the true dynamics of the sea surface, providing continuous data on wave height, period, direction, and tidal level.
More importantly, leveraging the company's technological advantages in algorithm optimization, our Wave And Tide Sensor effectively eliminates integral accumulation errors and low-frequency instability issues. Even during continuous observation missions lasting several months, it maintains high stability and consistency, enabling millimeter-level accuracy in tidal level changes and wave direction errors not exceeding ±5°. It is suitable not only for coastal flood control systems but also for widespread applications in marine scientific research, wave energy development, and ship navigation safety assessment.
In terms of communication and data coverage, the sensor possesses global data transmission capabilities. Through satellite links or wireless communication modules, it can transmit observational data in real time to remote monitoring centers, supporting collaborative monitoring networks deployed at multiple locations. Multiple Wave and Tide Sensors can form a distributed observation system, achieving synchronous tidal monitoring and wave energy propagation analysis over a range of tens to hundreds of kilometers, providing wide-area dynamic sea state maps for large port clusters, near-shore energy platforms, and research institutions.
Furthermore, its low power consumption and corrosion-resistant design allow it to operate independently for extended periods in complex sea conditions. The built-in energy-saving system can operate continuously for months on solar power, truly achieving unattended remote monitoring.