Meet the Radar Wave Gauge PTM
Non-contact radars offer the highest resolution of sea wave measurements in real-time.
Obscape’s Radar Wave Gauge PTM offers a low-cost and user-friendly way to obtain accurate nearshore wave observations.
The Radar Wave Gauge PTM is conveniently mounted above the water surface. It’s millimeter-accurate radar sensor ensures good-quality wave data. Wave observations in a harbor basin, at an offshore platform or at a shore-based pier or jetty have never been so easy. Whether you are interested in improving navigational safety or wish to investigate the impact of waves on coastal morphology, the Obscape Radar Wave Gauge PTM suits your needs.
The Radar Wave Gauge requires supply of 6V external mains power, while data transmission to the Obscape Data Portal is completely wireless because of the built-in 4G (2G fallback and optional Satellite) cellular modem. Therefore, the Wave Gauge is easy to install at any desired location within cellular coverage where mains power can be made available.
The Wave Gauge is suitable for application in a harbour basin, at an offshore platform or at a shore-based pier or jetty. Whether you are interested in improving navigational safety or wish to investigate the impact of waves on coastal morphology, the Obscape Wave Gauge suits your needs.
The Wave Gauge is conveniently mounted above the water surface. It’s millimetre-accurate radar sensor ensures good-quality wave data.
| Parameters | Hm0, Hmax, Tp, Tm01, Tm02, Tm-10, Tavg, Tmax, water level, battery voltage, GSM signal strength, internal temperature, internal humidity, sensor inclination |
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| Vertical Reference | Specified by the user in the Data Portal |
| Maximum Range | 40 m |
| Sensor Accuracy | 2 mm |
| Sampling Interval | 30 minutes |
| Burst Length | 24 minutes (7168 samples at 5 Hz) |
| Storage | On-board micro SD card |
| Real-Time Graphs | Hm0, Hmax, Tp, Tm01, Tm02, Tm-10, Tavg, Tmax, water level, battery voltage, GSM signal strength, internal temperature, internal humidity, sensor inclination |
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| Downloads | Raw data (CSV format), Graphs (PNG), Reports (PDF) |
| Forwarders | JSON API or HTTP post |
| Status Notification Emails | Online/offline, battery level, parameter threshold exceedance |
| Housing Width | 87 mm |
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| Housing Depth | 87 mm |
| Housing Height | 280 mm |
| Housing Weight | 2 kg |
| Radar Sensor | InnoSenT iSYS-6030 |
| Power Supply | 18-36V (or alternatively 6V) |
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| Internal Battery | 1 single 18650 lithium battery |
| Nominal Voltage | 3.7 V |
| Communication Mode | GSM (4G with 2G fallback- region determine prior to order), upgradable Satellite (Iridium). | ||
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| Real-Time Data Interval | 30 minutes – 24 hours (user selectable) | ||
| Real-Time Data | Hm0, Hmax, Tp, Tm01, Tm02, Tm-10, Tavg, Tmax, water level, battery voltage, GSM signal strength, internal temperature, internal humidity, sensor inclination | ||
| GSM Data Load | Approx. 8 kB per message |
| Wave Gauge | €3,200 including web-portal license and back-side mounting bracket |
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| Cellular Communication | Micro SIM card and sufficient data credit to be arranged by user, or Global SIM card to be purchased through Obscape. Wave Gauge can also be run in offline mode (data saved to SD card). |
Purchase of any PTM & Sensor includes the Data Portal subscription and mounting brackets Free of Charge
