Ocean Networks Canada Other service
Ocean observatories
Deep-sea, coastal and land-based observatories on Canada's Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts and in the Southern Ocean, with more than 12,000 ocean sensors.
Description
ONC operates deep-sea and coastal observatories on Canada's Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts and in the Southern (Antarctic) Ocean, including the NEPTUNE northeast Pacific offshore and VENUS Saanich Inlet sites and community observatories. Cabled infrastructure supplies continuous power and Internet connectivity to scientific instruments, cameras and more than 12,000 ocean sensors.
Key features
- Reach up to 300 km offshore and to depths of 2,660 m
- Data also captured on ferries, gliders, buoys and moorings
- Coastal installations hosting radar, ship traffic sensors and weather stations
- Annual at-sea expeditions with ships and ROVs to maintain the infrastructure
Applications
Continuous ocean monitoring for science, marine safety and coastal communities.
Specifications
| Ocean sensors | more than 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Offshore reach | up to 300 kilometres |
| Depth | to 2,660 metres |
More from Ocean Networks Canada
Featured services
All services →Rental / Leasing
Shale Barge Charter
USCG deck and hopper shale barges for containing and transporting nonhazardous oilfield drilling waste, up to 6800 barrels capacity.
Engineering & Design
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Mission Systems Integration
Ship mission system integration for the U.S. Navy/Army Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) catamarans, as subcontractor to Austal.
Rental / Leasing
Contract Charter & Harbor Boat Services
Contract charter of towboats and harbor boat services on the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers.