Wave and Sea Level sensor

A third generation, non-invasive, highly stable system for the measurement of Waves and Sea Level in the offshore environment.

• Safety status monitoring
• Sea state assessment for operations
• Structural monitoring (inc. Air-Gap)
• Input to Met-Ocean systems
• Weather forecasting
• Water level monitoring

WaveRadar Rex is manufactured by Saab Marine Electronics, Gothenburg, Sweden and is distributed exclusively by R.S. Aqua Ltd. The device is a derivative of Saab’s TankRadar, many thousands of which are in global operation. The Rex version is an enhancement of the original WaveRadar, first introduced in 1994.

Microwave radar is a perfect medium for the extreme demands of the harsh offshore environment. Sampled at high frequency, the radar pulses provide an exceptionally stable and accurate measurement of sea surface profile. The microwave signals are very low in power and present no safety hazard.

The downward looking non-contact sensor uses a microwave radar technique to measure distance to the sea surface. It continuously collects and processes information and outputs distance measurements to a data bus. Output values can be displayed and stored to industry standards on a remote PC or may be interfaced to multi-parameter environmental monitoring systems.

WaveView software is an optional processing and display programme which enables users to derive wave parameters and sea level data.

WaveRadar Rex provides digital (RS232) and analogue (current loop) outputs as standard with either AC (M) or DC (D) power options. The sensor is BASEEFA03ATEX and Underwriters Laboratory EEx-certified for use in hazardous zones.

Please use the links on this page to access the brochures for WaveRadar Rex and WaveView software. A visit to the FAQ page will more than likely provide answers to most of your questions regarding WaveRadar.