Oceanographic Sensors
Wave, tide, current and CTD sensing for ocean observation.
What is oceanographic sensors?
Oceanographic monitoring captures the physical state of the ocean — waves, tides, currents, and water-column structure. These measurements underpin maritime safety, coastal engineering, climate science and offshore operations.
Zenocean WaveSense and OceanSense series cover the full oceanographic stack — acoustic and radar wave sensors, precision tide gauges, current profilers and CTD probes.
Parameters We Monitor
The oceanographic sensors series covers the full spectrum of oceanographic parameters used in marine and coastal monitoring.
Wave Height, Period & Direction
Acoustic and radar wave sensors.
Tide / Sea Level
Precision tide gauges for long-term observation.
Current Profile
Acoustic current profilers.
Conductivity, Temperature, Depth
Oceanographic CTD profiling.
Applications
Where oceanographic sensors make the biggest impact.
Research & Climate
Long-term ocean observation for climate studies.
Offshore Wind
Met-ocean characterisation for wind farm siting.
Coastal Engineering
Wave and current data for coastal infrastructure.
Tsunami & Storm Surge
Sea level monitoring for early warning.
System Workflow
From sensing to decision — how Zenocean integrates oceanographic sensors into a complete observation system.
- 01
Sensor
WaveSense / OceanSense measures the ocean state.
- 02
Platform
Buoy, mooring or seabed frame.
- 03
CoreLink
Telemetry over 4G or satellite.
- 04
Software
ZenoCloud and ZenoTwin process and visualise.
- 05
Decision
Researchers and operators act on validated data.
Products
6 products
WaveSense-A
Acoustic wave sensor for accurate wave height, period and direction in open water.
WaveSense-R
Radar wave sensor for non-contact wave measurement from buoys and platforms.
TideSense
Precision tide gauge for long-term sea level and tidal monitoring.
CurrentSense
Acoustic current profiler for surface and water-column current vectors.
CTDSense
Conductivity, temperature and depth sensor for oceanographic profiling.
DepthSense
High-resolution depth and pressure sensor for moored and profiling use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are wave height and direction measured?
WaveSense-A uses an acoustic surface tracker; WaveSense-R uses a non-contact radar from a fixed platform or buoy. Both compute Hs, Tp and direction.
What is a CTD sensor?
CTD measures conductivity, temperature and depth — the three fundamental oceanographic parameters used to derive salinity and water-mass structure.
Can these sensors be moored long-term?
Yes — OceanSense platforms support multi-year deep-water moorings; CTDSense and DepthSense are rated for sustained subsurface deployment.