WaveSentry to gather wave data from Transmanche Ferry
The 'WaveSentry' project is developing a new information and forecasting tool for managing the risks of marine operations in adverse sea states. The system uses a diverse range of data sources including satellites and wave buoys. One novel data source involves the indirect measurement of sea conditions from the motion of vessels underway.
A WaveSentry technology pilot system will be operating in the English Channel over the coming winter months. To collect ship motion data in the pilot area the Chelsea Technology Group will be fitting a modified version of their 'FerryBox' system to the 'Seven Sisters' a Newhaven - Dieppe cross channel ferry operated by Transmanche Ferries.
Recorded motion data will be uploaded into the WaveSentry system whenever the ship is within GPRS mobile network coverage. Ship sourced wave data will be validated by comparison with direct wave measurements from a specially positioned seabed 'AWAC' sensor, the Greenwich Light Vessel and the Seaford wave buoy.
MSE wishes to thank Transmanche Ferries for their kind participation in the WaveSentry project.
The WaveSentry consortium consists of:
* HR Wallingford Ltd
* EMU Ltd
* Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
* The National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
* Chelsea Technology Group Ltd
* Marine South East Ltd
Organisations from both industry and the knowledge base concerned with the provision or use of sea-state measurements and forecasting are invited to join the WaveSentry Knowledge Network.
To join please follow the link: http://www.groupspaces.com/wavesentrykn/join
For more information please contact Simon Powell on: 02380 111592 or email simon@marinesoutheast.co.uk
WaveSentry is part funded by the Technology Strategy Board.
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