Radac Wave Monitoring Radar

WaveGuide 5 Height & Tide

Our most plug&play wave radar to accurately measure wave height, wave period and tide.
No water contact, no maintenance and severe conditions proof.

Mounted high above the water and without any moving parts there is no need for preventive maintenance or cleaning. (Re-) calibration is never required due to long term stable zero reference and constant sensitivity. The system is compact, robust and easy to install. It is equipped to measure wave heights and tides accurately, even in the most extreme conditions.

For wave height information, comparative studies have proven that the WaveGuide and Datawell’s Waverider perform equally well. The test shows no statistical difference in the height information from the buoy and from the WaveGuide radar.

Compact version

ATEX certified version.

Graph Radac comparison waverider Hm0

(Radac wave radar: measuring wave height at Prinses Amalia offshore wind park)

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Heave Range: 2 – 75 m
Accuracy: ± 3 mm
Frequency: 10 Hz
Water level Accuracy: ± 1 cm
Interval: 1 min
Wave height Range: 0 – 60 m
Accuracy: ± 1 cm
Interval: 1 min
Wave period Range: 1 – 100 s
Accuracy: ± 50 ms
Interval: 1 min

COMPACT VERSION: WG5-HT-CP

Mechanical Dimensions: ø 265 x 245 mm
Weight: 12.5 kg
Material: Stainless steel, AISI 316L
Electrical Power: 24 – 65 VDC, 65 – 240 Vac, 8 W
Frequency: 10 GHz (X-band)
Modulation: Triangular FMCW
Communication Network: 1x Ethernet
Data storage: SD 32 Gb
Optional: External converter to RS232 or RS422 or RS485

EX VERSION: WG5-HT-EX

Mechanical Dimensions: 217 x 319 x 379 mm
Weight: 17.2 kg
Material: Chromatized aluminum
Electrical Power: 24 – 65 VDC, 65 – 240 Vac, 8 W
Frequency: 10 GHz (X-band)
Modulation: Triangular FMCW
Communication Network: 1x Ethernet
Data storage: SD 32 Gb
Optional: External converter to RS232 or RS422 or RS485
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.

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

– Highly accurate
– Maintenance free
– Plug and play
– Measuring at 10 Hz
– 0 – 60 m wave height
– Network connected
– Up to 10 years of internal data storage

New features

– Improved heave compensation
– Increased accuracy at high pitching and rolling

PHOTOS