OceanObserver
Real-time ocean observing and processing
OceanObserver is a self-contained, highly capable acoustic and oceanographic data acquisition and processing system for buoys, vehicles, and other platforms. The main processor is complimented by a suite of plug-in daughterboards, including a range of multichannel data acquisition boards, CSAC atomic clock board, and others for straightforward modular extension of its capabilities.
When connected to a telemetry system, the Observer can simultaneously record and stream raw data or process the data in-situ to transmit processed data products, such as acoustic event detections, to meet telemetry bandwidth constraints.
Applications
Marine mammal detection, identification, and localization
Multi-sensor ocean observing
Ambient and vessel noise quantification
Wind and tidal energy monitoring
Features
Up to 16 acoustic channels at up to 8–512 ksps
High-speed channel at 2048 ksps (optional)
Excellent noise floor, stable across sample rates and bands
On-board processing: detection, ambient noise measurement, and ocean environmental measurements
Local and global data telemetry: Wi-Fi, VHF, Iridium, cellular, serial, Ethernet, or acoustic modem
Customized processing & telemetry
On-board signal processing is done by PAMlab INT, the integrated version of JASCO’s PAMlab software suite.
Real-time detection of marine mammal calls and clicks
Vessel and ambient noise quantification
Customized processing
For bandwidth-limited telemetry like cellular and Iridium, OceanObserver converts the detection spectrograms into contours and ranks them by priority. The events are relayed via satellite and delivered by email.
OceanObserver systems
Intelligent acoustic monitoring on the Teledyne Slocum glider
Cabled observatory solutions for real-time ocean monitoring
Compact telemetry buoys for low-logistic ocean missions
Rugged and powerful telemetry buoys for long-term ocean missions
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OceanObserver and AMAR G4 Component Descriptions
Technical descriptions of components and options, many of which are shared between the AMAR G4 and OceanObserver.
Intelligent acoustic analysis for OceanObserver and integrated systems. This integrated version of JASCO’s flagship acoustic software tool PAMlab provides customized on-board acoustic detections and processing, all in real time.
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