Liquid Robotics, the leader in long-duration, unmanned ocean robots,
and their Japanese partner, Hydro Systems Development (HSD), have successfully
delivered the first fleet of Wave Gliders to the Japan Coast Guard.
Liquid Robotics and HSD will assist the Japan Coast Guard in deploying
eight Wave Gliders for a multi-year mission providing autonomous observation
and situational awareness of ocean currents, wave activity, and weather
along Japan’s coastlines. This is the first ocean observation
network in Japan’s history that will provide comprehensive and
economical monitoring of Japan’s ocean conditions. |
Wave
Gliders are long-duration, environmentally friendly ocean robots that
collect and communicate real-time ocean data without using fuel. This
is the largest fleet deployment of Wave Gliders in Japan. Data collected
by the fleet of Wave Gliders will provide real-time information for
the Japan Coast Guard’s operational use. Missions by four of the
JCG Regional Branches are planned imminently.
“It is an honor to assist the Japan Coast Guard with helping protect
their coastal environments and populations against natural emergencies
and to enhance their understanding of their coastal seas,” said
Gary Gysin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Robotics.
“Together with HSD, we will partner to bring real-time, actionable
intelligence to help the Japan Coast Guard safeguard their seas."
With support from Liquid Robotics, HSD has led customer missions ranging
from typhoon tracking, to tsunami detection, to general oceanographic
studies using Wave Gliders. The Wave Glider returned excellent results
and recorded long-term, time-series data information that was not possible
with ships. This data has led to a better understanding of the environmental
conditions in and around Japan with improved national-level safety and
disaster resilience.
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