Real-time measurements of oceanic waves using connected buoys and mobile stations

The HIGHWAVE project aims to revolutionize wave forecasting by developing a connected buoy system for real-time measurement and transmission of sea state data using wireless technology.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

The ERC Advanced Grant HIGHWAVE is a current project that studies the physical mechanisms underlying the emergence of destructive breaking waves on the ocean's surface. The recent months have shown the multiplication of abnormal atmospheric disturbances generating extreme winds and waves that surprised forecasters.

Importance of Real-Time Data

It is therefore essential to be able to extract useful information from real-time measurements of winds and waves. In planning to address this problem from a scientific perspective, we discovered a critical gap in all current approaches to ocean wave measurements and maritime communications.

Identified Gaps

There is no existing technology that provides air and water information (wave amplitude and direction, wind speed and direction, current speed and direction) of any given sea state in real time. The lack of any technique providing instant access to a sea state makes it extremely difficult to adapt to a changing sea state and to act fast.

Proposed Solution

REALTIMESEA will fill this gap, using wireless wave sensor technology deployed on a connected buoy to measure and transmit instantaneously to a fully equipped mobile station the raw data of the sea state (air and water) at a given location at a very low communication cost.

Expansion of the Idea

Considering that our idea can be extended to a linked network of connected buoys, thus adding a spatial component to the real-time measurements, one can say that the ability to track sea states in real time and space will represent a revolution in wave forecasting, with expected commercial applications for multiple end users.

Implementation Strategy

Taking the real-time measurement of waves to Proof of Concept is made possible because of the recent development of maritime wireless networks, which enable Wi-Fi data coverage over large areas of water within a 12 km radius from a shore station.

Campaign Details

A 1-year campaign off Inishmaan, Ireland, will allow the optimization of the measurement system, the development of the required analysis software, and the manual for the buoy/mobile station kit.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-5-2023
Einddatum31-10-2024
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • ECOLE NORMALE SUPERIEURE PARIS-SACLAYpenvoerder
  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLIN

Land(en)

FranceIreland

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