Products - Ocean-i MkII Datalogger

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The Ocean-i Sensor Package: MkII

Ocean-i MkII Unit Ocean-i was originally designed for use on the Volvo Ocean Race yachts as part of the Volvo Ocean Adventure, collecting ocean colour and temperature information as the yachts raced around the world.

The system has since been upgraded to provide a versatile system for the autonomous monitoring of ocean colour and other parameters. Designed to interface with TriOS RAMSES radiometers, Ocean-i is centered around a sophisticated electronic data logger that controls the data sampling routine for the sensors, stores and transmits the data.

Ocean-i Buoy System
Ocean-i and RAMSES radiometers in the BOKKOM buoy system.
(University of Cape Town, South Africa)

Standard Features

• All data is backed up to removable Flash Ram enabling post-processing and analysis of the full data set
• Integral GPS providing position, heading and accurate time for each acquisition
• Triband GSM modem to allow remote data collection and control
• Data collected at user-selectable intervals ranging from 15 seconds to once an hour
• Information sent back includes sensor id, integration time, position and time of acquisition
• Low power consumption - easy installation on any platform
• Fully autonomous once setup and running
• Communication via RS232 serial link to any PC
• Interfaces with 2 TriOS RAMSES-ARC sensors measuring water-leaving radiance to obtain best data
• Interfaces with 1 TriOS RAMSES-ACC sensor measuring downwelling irradiance to calculate reflectance
• Data collection only during daylight hours to conserve storage space
• Supplied with user-friendly setup and diagnostic software
• 2-way communication allowing user to download data and change system setting online

Options

• Internal and external power options - 12v, battery, solar power etc.
• User-specified sampling and data transmission intervals and quantities
• Fully programmable and special data acquisition regimes
• Data transmission via Iridium satellite for areas out of GSM range
• Pitch/roll sensor for selection of sample from the sensor with best field of view
• Interfacing with other communication systems according to user requirement
• Can be interfaced with up to 8 RS 232 instruments

Applications

• Long-term time series
• Ships of opportunity
• Buoys and jetties
• Water quality
• Satellite data comparison
• Monitoring
• Education and research

View Ocean-i technical specifications.
For more information download an information leaflet about Ocean-i. (This requires Acrobat Reader to view the file.)
Go to the Projects page for information on applications currently using RAMSES radiometers and Ocean-i.

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