When it comes time to designing an appropriate ocean monitoring platform, selecting equipment that can reliably withstand the elements and ensure the collection of highquality data consistently and continuously is vital.
Real-time Ocean Data Collection
Nex-Sens Technology offers scalable monitoring solutions to fit any environment and application. With customizable payloads, users can mix and match sensors to suit their project.
For coastal applications, the Nex-Sens XB-200 offers 264 lb. of net buoyancy and a durable design. Constructed from UV-stabilized, LLDPE plastic with a closed-cell polyurethane foam hull, the XB-200 stays afloat, even if pierced.
With three 15-watt solar panels and a hull diameter of 30”, the XB-200 supports increased payloads and custom electronics. A variety of water quality measurement instruments can be installed on the included stainless-steel cage, in the hull’s pass-through ports, or attached to sensor lines suspended from the bottom mooring eyes for measurement in the water column.
The NexSens X3 Data Logger. (Credit: Emma Jones/NexSens)
A Nex-Sens X3 data logger mounts inside the buoy’s solar tower and transfers data to the cloud via Wi-Fi, cellular, or Iridium telemetry. The logger’s marine anodized aluminum housing protects the logger from saltwater corrosion and ensures operation in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to 70°C.
Data from integrated Nex-Sens loggers are transmitted to WQD-ata LIVE, where users can enable real-time alerts and view historical data, facilitating rapid response and trend spotting.
For open ocean applications, the larger CB-650, CB-950, and CB-1250 data buoys offer increased visibility in high-traffic areas as well as improved buoyancy and solar charging potential to support larger sensor suites.
The buoys support both custom solutions and Nex-Sens integrated data loggers and sensors, depending on project needs.
A NexSens XB-200 data buoy being deployed off the coast of Norway. (Credit: Mike Vollemecke/NexSens)
Compared to other large open-ocean monitoring systems, Nex-Sens’ large platform data buoys are easier to deploy and more cost-efficient, all while still offering the durability of other systems.
Global Applications
Nex-Sens systems can be found across the world, from the warm Adriatic Sea to the icy fjords of Norway and the high-traffic Port of Singapore.
With various sizes to choose from, Nex-Sens systems can be customized for each application, including aquaculture, navigational support, beach safety, ocean research, and many others.
