Miros launches real-time sea state data as a cloud-integrated service
In an industry first, ocean surface measuring leader Miros Group will make dry measurements of sea state available through the cloud as a service, the company said in its press release. For customers, this means flexible access to real time data without having to cover the investment in data collection and transfer equipment.
“Making sea state data available in real time through the cloud was a major step forward, but we believe that offering this as a pure service will be equally as important for our customers,” says Miros Group CEO Andreas Brekke.
Brekke tells that Miros’ line of IoT based dry sensors, with no equipment exposed to water, is the key to the new service offering: “With a dry system there is virtually no maintenance once the system is in place. That allows us to be secure in providing the service without the customer having to pay for equipment maintenance.” He confirms that customers may also purchase the sensors if they choose, and subscribe to the cloud service.
Energy major Equinor is the first Miros customer to take advantage of the cloud-based sea state data offering, using it to monitor wave conditions at their gas pipeline landfall on Norway’s west coast. The pipeline requires regular inspection and maintenance performed by divers, and accurate monitoring of the near-shore sea state is crucial to diver safety. “Miros dry system monitoring proved to be more attractive for Equinor than wave buoys, due to enhanced safety, low maintenance and data availability,” says Brekke.
The Miros Wave and Current Radar (SM-050) collects sea state data on wave parameters, wave spectrum and surface currents. Their Rangefinder and Wavefinder (SM-140) adds water level and draft measurements to the package, all available through the cloud. The Miros portfolio also includes oil spill detection.
About Miros Group:
Miros Group is a technology company specializing in measuring the ocean surface. The company provides sensors and systems for environmental monitoring to the global offshore and maritime industry. Miros’ portfolio of sensors provides accurate, real-time data for weather sensitive operations offshore as well as input to asset integrity systems and coastal monitoring. The primary applications of Miros sensors include wave and currents and oil spill detection.
