Hefring Engineering develops a low-drag ocean glider equipped with modern electronics and cloud-native mission control to enhance the collection of oceanographic data. This technology increases the density of ocean measurements, facilitating improved storm forecasting, climate modeling, and ecological sustainability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods of collecting oceanographic data are often limited by cost, complexity, and operational constraints, hindering the ability to gather high-density measurements needed for accurate storm forecasting, climate modeling, and ecological sustainability assessments. The challenge lies in deploying and managing oceanographic instruments efficiently to obtain comprehensive data coverage.
Solution
Hefring Engineering offers the Oceanscout, a low-drag ocean glider equipped with modern electronics and a cloud-native mission control system, designed to enhance the accessibility and density of oceanographic data collection. The Oceanscout platform simplifies deployment and operation, enabling a broader range of users, from individual scientists to large institutions, to gather high-quality ocean information. By integrating advanced hardware with intuitive software, Hefring Engineering facilitates the use of gliders in operational oceanography, accelerating the availability of critical ocean insights.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes oceanographers, marine scientists, researchers, and institutions involved in storm forecasting, climate modeling, ecological sustainability, blue economy initiatives, and naval operations.
Features
- Low-drag glider design for efficient underwater navigation and extended mission durations
- Cloud-native mission control software for intuitive mission planning, real-time monitoring, and data access
- Integrated modern electronics to accommodate machine learning algorithms, AI, and edge processing for accelerated data analysis
- Capability to collect CTD (conductivity, temperature, depth) and passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) data
- Easy deployment and recovery, reducing operational complexity and costs
- Real-time data transmission to IOOS GDAC (Integrated Ocean Observing System Global Data Assembly Center)
- Demo site available for users to create missions and deploy virtual gliders