Know Where You Go
Meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) data are a base requirement to understand the environmental conditions of any area of responsibility (AOR). Wave Gliders serve as force multipliers for Intelligence Preparation for the Battlefield (IPB) as they collect, sustain, and relay environmental data for maritime and littoral areas of interest.
Environmental
Data Gaps
Success in maritime surveillance requires a firm understanding and characterization of the battlespace in order to ensure mission objectives are met.
Reliable, Flexible
METOC Data Collection
Supporting a wide variety of in-air and underwater sensors, Wave Gliders enable long-term environmental characterization via their ultra-long endurance. Stealthy operational posture enables real-time data collection during operations.
Built to withstand extreme conditions, Wave Gliders deliver complete datasets without being limited by weather or ocean conditions, enabling reliable data collection over extended periods.
The Wave Glider’s unique design simultaneously collects surface and subsurface environmental data, improving understanding of the critical air-sea interface and mission-impacting phenomena.
Launch off-axis or weeks to months in advance to minimize mission impacts, leveraging Wave Gliders' ability to operate continuously for more than six months.
“We’ve integrated new sensors onto the Wave Glider winch, and this really expands our capacity to collect data from a Wave Glider. In addition to the surface measurements, we can now collect salinity and temperature profiles down to 150 m. This will provide us with additional insights into the meltwater layers and offer a more complete picture.”
Photo: Jim Thomson, APL-UW “Sitting atop this unique, autonomous platform, OSIRIS is the first-ever system to collect ionospheric data from the ocean’s surface. By developing OSIRIS’ capability to monitor the upper atmosphere, we will gain a better understanding of the dynamics and structure of the ionosphere at local, regional, and global scales.”
“Our previous surveys in 2023 revealed both hotspots and lowspots in ocean productivity near each of the main Hawaiian Islands. The repeated Wave Glider surveys this fall and next summer will help determine whether those ocean features are persistent and identify the underlying mechanisms that drive them.”
“Through this exploration, the Wave Glider has shown how it can handle unforeseeable situations while accomplishing its mission, and we will learn more about extreme marine events occurring around Korea.”
Graphic: KOPRI and KIOST Expanded Access to Environmental Data
Wave Gliders offer a lower-cost model to collect oceanographic and atmospheric data while delivering multi-season endurance previously available only to satellites and moored buoys.
Multi-Modal Collection
Wave Gliders can support multiple sensors and communications payloads on a single vehicle, creating deeper datasets that are spatially and temporally correlated with onboard processing.
Modular Architecture
The Wave Glider platform offers standard physical, electrical, and software interfaces to support a wide variety of off-the-shelf environmental sensors, as well as custom sensors under development.
Built for
All Latitudes
From the icy Arctic to the warm tropical seas, our platforms deliver dependable performance across all ocean basins. Contact our team to discuss our history of global deployments and learn how Wave Gliders can provide reliable support for operations in your area of interest.
Secure Your
Maritime Domain
Contact our team of experts to discuss your specific requirements and learn how the Wave Glider can achieve your objectives.
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