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Ocean Research & Universities Monitoring Systems

From coastal observation buoys to seabed multi-sensor platforms, Zenocean provides configurable systems for met-ocean, biogeochemical, and biodiversity research.

Zenocean supports university labs, oceanographic institutes, and research consortia with flexible, multi-parameter observation systems designed for extended campaigns.

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Industry Challenges

Operational risks in ocean research & universities

Field operators face conditions that change quickly. Real-time monitoring reduces manual workload and lowers operational risk.

Flexible sensor stacks

Research deployments rarely use the same sensor set twice. Systems must accept evolving sensor combinations without redesign.

Long-term autonomy

Campaigns can run months to years. Power, telemetry, and biofouling all need to be engineered for the deployment duration.

Open data access

Researchers need raw and processed data exports — CSV, NetCDF, API — without vendor lock-in.

Cross-platform integration

Buoys, fixed stations, seabed platforms, and shipborne instruments must feed into one coherent dataset.

Field robustness

Equipment must survive storms, biofouling, and remote sites where service visits are expensive and rare.

What We Monitor

Key parameters for this industry

Category Parameters
Met-Ocean
WindAir temperaturePressureHumidityRainfall
Wave & Current
Wave heightWave periodWave directionTideCurrent
Water Quality
DOpHConductivityTemperatureTurbidity
Biogeochemistry
ChlorophyllBlue-green algaeNitratePhosphateORP
Biodiversity & Visual
Underwater cameraHydrophone (option)Seabed observation
System Architecture

Sensor-to-cloud, end to end

Zenocean delivers complete monitoring systems — not isolated devices. The architecture below adapts to the deployment environment for this industry.

Sensors → CoreLink Logger / RTU → 4G / Ethernet / Satellite → CoreLink Cloud → Alarm / Report / API
Sensing
Marine sensors — water quality, weather, wave, camera
Edge Device
CoreLink data logger / 4G RTU
Power
Solar panel, battery, AC, marine cabinet
Communication
4G, Ethernet, satellite, RS485/RS232
Software
CoreLink Cloud dashboard, alarm, trend, API
Service
Configuration, integration, installation guidance
Deployment Scenarios

Where these systems are deployed

Site

Coastal observation buoy

Observation buoy + met-ocean sensors + multi-parameter sonde + acceleration wave + telemetry.

Site

Met-ocean research buoy

Larger buoy platform + wind/wave/tide/current + air-sea fluxes + satellite telemetry.

Site

Seabed multi-sensor platform

SeaBase platform + water quality + ADCP option + underwater camera + acoustic release.

Site

Multi-parameter water-quality survey

Profiling sonde + handheld analyzer + research vessel deployment.

Package Options

From pilot to project scale

Each package can be project-configured. Final sensor count, power options, and telemetry depend on site conditions.

Basic

Pilot field campaigns and student projects

Multi-parameter sonde + CoreLink logger + cloud or local data download.

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Standard

Operational coastal observation

Observation buoy + sonde + wave sensor + telemetry + cloud dashboard with API.

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Pro

Long-term met-ocean and seabed research

Met-ocean buoy + seabed platform + multi-sensor integration + satellite telemetry + raw + processed data API.

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Why Zenocean

A system provider, not a parts catalog

Zenocean engineers the full stack — sensors, logger, power, telemetry, and software — so each project ships as a working monitoring system.

  • ✓ Flexible sensor integration through RS485 / Modbus / SDI-12 / analog channels
  • ✓ Buoy and seabed platforms engineered for long-deployment campaigns
  • ✓ Raw data access via API, CSV, and on-device storage — no lock-in
  • ✓ OEM and white-label support for research instrument programs
  • ✓ Configurations co-designed with research teams and engineering integrators
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Hardware and software modules

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can we add our own custom sensors?

Yes. CoreLink loggers accept RS485 / Modbus / SDI-12 / analog inputs, and custom drivers can be added for project-specific instruments.

Is raw data accessible?

Yes. Researchers get raw and processed data via API and CSV export, with optional on-device storage for offline retrieval.

How long can the buoys be deployed?

Depending on sensor load and telemetry interval, configurations support multi-month to multi-year deployments with planned service intervals.

Do you support satellite telemetry for offshore buoys?

Yes. Iridium and other satellite modems can be integrated when 4G is not available at the deployment site.

Can the system be branded for our institution?

Yes. OEM/ODM and white-label dashboards are supported for research programs and instrument resellers.

Inquiry

Need a monitoring system for your ocean research & universities site?

Tell us your monitoring parameters, deployment environment, power condition, and communication requirement. Zenocean will recommend a project-configured system.

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