A design proposal of real-time monitoring stations: implementation and performance in contrasting environmental conditions

Authors

  • Jose González Grupo de Oceanografía Física (GOFUVI), Universidad de Vigo
  • Juan Luis Herrera Grupo de Oceanografía Física (GOFUVI), Universidad de Vigo
  • Ramiro Alberto Varela Grupo de Oceanografía Física (GOFUVI), Universidad de Vigo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/scimar.03620.19J

Keywords:

buoy, mooring systems, real-time data, telemetry, reliability, Galicia, environmental sensor network

Abstract


With the aim of creating a real-time monitoring network for both oceanographic and meteorological data, a monitoring station conceptual design was developed. A common framework for software and electronics was adapted to different environmental conditions using two buoy approaches: one intended for oceanic waters, to be moored up to 30-40 m depth, where waves are the critical design factor, and one for continental waters (rivers, lakes and the inner part of estuaries), where currents are the critical design factor. When structures such as bridges are present in the area, the monitoring station can be installed on these structures, thus reducing its impact and increasing safety. In this paper, the design, implementation, operation and performance of these stations are described. A reliability index is calculated for the longest time series of the three related deployment options on the Galician coast: Cíes (oceanic buoy in front of the Ría de Vigo), Catoira (continental buoy in the Ulla river) and Cortegada (installation in a bed in the Ría de Arousa).

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2012-09-30

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González J, Herrera JL, Varela RA. A design proposal of real-time monitoring stations: implementation and performance in contrasting environmental conditions. Sci. mar. [Internet]. 2012Sep.30 [cited 2024Mar.28];76(S1):235-48. Available from: https://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1388

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