Real-time Seabed to Space Connectivity

The Wave Glider’s distinctive design supports multi-month communications between surface and subsea systems, enabling regular data pulls from underwater assets and timely transmission for faster, more informed decision-making. Deployed individually or as a fleet, Wave Gliders’ Communications Gateway capability provides scalable, mission-ready support for offshore energy operations.

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The Challenge

Communication Gaps
in Subsea Environments

The short range of underwater acoustics prevents direct remote data transmission, making autonomous surface platforms necessary to collect and relay information.

Infrequent Access
to Data

Without prompt access to subsea information, data-informed decision-making becomes challenging or delayed.

Costly Manned Ship Operations

Regular data retrieval from moored subsea assets is prohibitively expensive when done with crewed ships.

Inconsistent Presence On-site

Gaps in staffed monitoring expose operation sites to greater security risks and reduce protection of offshore infrastructure.

Our Solution

Frequent Relay of Acoustic Data

Leverage Wave Gliders to continuously and autonomously harvest acoustic subsea data on an accelerated schedule, providing timely insights for surveys and asset management.

Infrastructure Monitoring and Protection

Enhance situational awareness of your assets with Wave Gliders visual and acoustic sensing capability—shared with your Operation Center in real-time.

Monitor Seafloor Movement

Use a distributed network of bottom-mounted nodes and a Wave Glider equipped with high-precision GPS to monitor seabed displacement.

USE CASE

PMT Offloads
in the Gulf of Mexico

Wave Gliders supported Shell at the Mars and Perdido fields in the Gulf of Mexico to provide efficient and cost-effective data offloads from more than 50 Pressure Monitoring Transponders (PMT). Utilizing USVs allows for routine data retrievals with low effort.

Equipped with GNSS antennas, Wave Gliders also provided high-precision GPS-Acoustic localization measurements for newly deployed seabed sensors. Measuring the pressure under the seabed allows for a better understanding of how the seabed is moving.

TECHNOLOGY

Durable Platform for Extended Missions

Keep Wave Gliders deployed for months of uninterrupted Gateway Communications. Ruggedized for extreme conditions, Wave Gliders operate reliably in high sea states and through hurricanes and typhoons without jeopardizing the safety of personnel.

About Wave Gliders

Easy Handling

At 10–18 feet, Wave Gliders’ compact form factor enables launch and recovery from small vessels and simple shore handling without special tooling.

Flexible Acquisition Options

Operate Wave Gliders directly or outsource mission execution and data collection to our experienced field operations team.

Business Models

Flexible Models for Your Mission

From full ownership to data-only subscriptions, we provide options that fit your operational and financial requirements.

Direct Purchase

Purchase and operate your own Wave Glider fleet. This model is ideal for organizations who desire to build internal, long-term capacity for operating and maintaining their own fleet. We provide in-depth training to enable your team's success.

Best for

Proprietary Projects

Frequent Missions

Long-Term Need

System Integrators

GOGO

GOCO

Mission as a Service

You own the assets, we manage the operations. Leverage our unparalleled expertise in mission planning, execution, and maintenance. This option allows you to focus on your core objectives while we handle the complexities of USV operations.

Best for

Large-Scale Operations

Frequent Missions

Long-Term Need

Frequent Staff Turnover

GOCO

Data as a Service

Get the critical data you need without the overhead of asset ownership. We own and operate the fleet, delivering your mission-specific data on your timeline while being compatible with your existing systems. Perfect for project-based needs or when CapEX is a constraint.

Best for

Demos & Exercises

Infrequent Missions

Short-Term Need

Limited Staff Resources

COCO

Global Operations