Brizo-X Wave Height and Direction Sensor

Autonomous GNSS Wave Monitoring sensor for deployment on any buoy

The Brizo-X Directional Wave Height Sensor utilizes the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to measure wave statistics. Since the Brizo-X does not use a compass nor accelerometer, no calibration is required. The sensor is housed in a fully weather and waterproof enclosure for the most rugged environments. The sensor runs autonomously and can send data directly to you through the iridium satellite network, or output over RS-232 port.

Xeos Technologies Inc

Dartmouth, CA

Description

Brizo-X Wave height sensor using GPS and GLONASS, L1&L2 signals designed to store data internally, or interface with an external datalogger. GNSS antenna mounted internally.

Options:

Embedded Iridium: Option to include Iridium communications on Brizo-X, includes iridium modem and internal antenna.

FEATURES

Measure both wave height & direction
Wave Motion Sensor using GPS and GLONASS, L1 & L2 Signals
Integral GNSS Antenna for ease of deployment
EasyGO Deployment: Activate, Mount, Power
Internal Logger
Iridium SBD Module for unlimited range & ocean-wide coverage
Measures max wave height, significant wave height, average wave height, peak period, mean wave direction and mean spread

Specifications

Physical Properties: Weight in air [kg]

1.1

Width [cm]

17.7

Length [cm]

5.4

Housing material

Acetyl

Operating temperature: min. [°C]

-40

Operating temperature: max. [°C]

60

General: Year of initial development

2017

Year of latest version

2020

Area of Application

Operational wave height and direction measurements

Output parameters

Max wave height, significant wave height, peak period, mean wave direction, mean spread

Direction wave or non-directional

Direction

Operating properties: Telemetry

Digital

Sampling rate

2 Hz

Number of samples

3 per hour

Power supply and communication: Power supply (internal/external with specs)

9-27 VDC

Operating current

0.75W - 1.3W setting dependent

Output interface {eg. rs232}

RS232/485, SDI12, CanBus, Iridium