WaveGuide 5 Direction Onboard 2
The next level of our innovative wave radars: measuring waves, directly from a
floating structure. A motion compensated (roll-pitch-heave) version of the unique directional system.
It accurately measures wave direction, wave height, wave period and draught.
No water contact, no maintenance and no (re-) calibration. So no hassle.
The WaveGuide 5 Direction Onboard 2 is an easy to use, reliable and robust device to measure draught, wave direction, wave height and wave period. The sensor is capable of maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy in harsh environmental conditions.
And is particularly suited to floating offshore installations such as floating turbines, semi-subs, FPSO’s and other offshore vessels.
Compact radar
Comparison Waverider buoy and Waveguide wave radar
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
| Heave | Range: | 2 – 75 m to surface |
| Accuracy: | ± 1 cm 1) | |
| Frequency: | 10 Hz | |
| Vessel draft level | Accuracy: | ± 1 cm 2) 3) |
| Processing: | 10 min average (optional 1 min and 5 min) | |
| Interval: | 1 min | |
| Wave height | Range: | 0 – 60 m |
| Accuracy: | ± 3 cm 3) | |
| Processing: | SWAP 4) (per 20 min data block) | |
| Interval: | 1 min | |
| Wave period | Range: | 1 – 25 s |
| Accuracy: | ± 50 ms 3) | |
| Processing: | SWAP 4) (per 20 min data block) | |
| Interval: | 1 min | |
| Wave direction | Range: | 0 – 360º |
| Accuracy: | ± 2º 3) | |
| Processing: | SWAP 4) (per 20 min data block) | |
| Interval: | 1 min | |
| Limitations | Max. roll: | 15 degrees |
| Max. pitch: | 15 degrees | |
| Max. heading change rate: | 6 degrees per minute | |
COMPACT VERSION: WG5-DO2-CP |
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| (includes 3 radars + 1 processing unit) Specifications per radar |
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| Mechanical | Dimensions: | Ø 265 x 245 mm |
| Weight: | 12.5 kg | |
| Material: | Stainless steel, AISI 316L | |
| Electrical | Power: | 24 – 64 VDC, 65 – 240 Vac, 8 W |
| Frequency: | 10 GHz (X-band) | |
| Modulation: | Triangular FMCW | |
| Emission: | 0.1 mW max. (Far below acceptable limits for exposure to the human body) | |
| Environmental | Temperature: | -40 ºC to 65 ºC |
| Humidity: | 0 – 100 % | |
| Ingress Protection: | IP67 | |
| Motion sensor | Range: | ± 4 g |
| Roll & Pitch: | 0,02 degrees | |
| Processing unit | Dimensions: | 170 x 172 x 85 mm (d x w x h)(19” rack mounting available) |
| Com ports: | 2x RS232 | |
| Network: | 3x Ethernet | |
| USB: | 2x USB 2.0 | |
| Power: | 24 – 48 VDC, 4.8 W | |
| Temperature: | -20 ºC to 65 ºC | |
| Cooling: | No fan required | |
1) Valid for a still water surface.
2) For a water surface with waves.
3) The accuracy of the wave parameters is not limited by the radar sensor, yet it is defined by the stochastic nature of sea-surface measurements. 4) SWAP is the Standard Wave Analysis Program, in accordance with the applied standards of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment and of the International Association of Oil and Gas producers.
5) The wave period is not compensated for the horizontal motion. Hence, for a moving vessel, the sensor measures the wave period as encountered by the vessel. 6) Wave direction is given with respect to the vessel heading.
Dutch company
We are a Dutch company, based in Delft. Since 1996, we develop, manufacture and market the WaveGuide. We are proud that our professional systems are trusted across the industry.
Highly accurate wave radar
Our highly accurate wave radar has proven itself for over 25 years. This easy to use, reliable and robust sensor is particularly suited for the extreme conditions offshore.
Key features
– Maintenance free
– NEW Integrated heave, pitch and roll compensation
– Highly accurate
– Maintenance free
– Plug and play
– Measuring at 10 Hz
– 0 – 360º wave direction
– 0 – 60 m wave height
– Network connected
– Up to 5 years of internal data storage
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