Maritime Observation System

Nowadays, Maritime Observation System are designed to deliver a comprehensive picture of current and approaching conditions using real-time oceanic, atmospheric, and storm data, helping make critical safety decisions. Possibility to interface a large number of third-party sensor options, that include oceanic observations to standard meteo observations, it provides the robust, real-time information necessary to make the complex weather and oceanic condition calculations required for safe, efficient offshore operations.

The strong advancement of technologies for observations, cabability to integrate very different systems, and capability to tramit and manage large amount fo data, gave the possibility to evolve the concept of meterological station to that of a complete control of the status of the environment surroundig the ship. The system are designed to withstand the salt, moisture, extreme temperatures, vibrations, and impact shocks that are a daily part of working at sea. This system continuously monitor sensor data and provide immediate alerts in case of a fault.

Most performing systems, supporting marine and communication standards, are designed for a easy flexible integration, even into a ship’s gyrocompass and navigation system to provide heading, speed, direction, and position for modeling and forecasts.

Limitig to a ship, applications can include: (i) monitoring air and sea conditions for effective coordination of supply vessels, helicopters, and other operational support traffic; (ii) gathering detailed offshore condition information to inform early warning and safety protocols; (iii) providing accurate wind and helideck stability data to ensure safe airborne operations.

Technical specification presented below are that of the maritime system developed by VAISALA, for sure one of the more advanced. The 3D model is based on the the meteo components of this AWS430 system mounted in a classical way.