Our Technology for
Autonomous Ocean Monitoring
Discover the innovative design that powers the Wave Glider, from its unique propulsion system to its real-time communication and data management capabilities.
Turning Surface Waves
Into Motion
Wave energy is greatest at the surface, diminishing quickly with depth. The Wave Glider uses its unique two-part architecture to convert that energy difference into forward motion.
Leverage solar energy to power onboard sensors, communications, and a thruster for enhanced maneuverability in challenging ocean conditions.
Operate Wave Gliders remotely and adjust missions in real-time to address new operational needs. Receive instantaneous sensor and payload data for accelerated decision-making.
Integrate new sensors, payloads, and software through the Wave Glider’s extensible payload architecture, making reconfiguration and system integration fast and simple.
Made for Endurance and Reliability
The Wave Glider is the result of nearly two decades of engineering and millions of nautical miles of operational experience. It is a rugged, field-proven platform designed to operate in the most challenging ocean environments, providing a reliable foundation for your mission-critical data collection needs.
Self-Sustaining Persistence
The platform is powered entirely by renewable energy and can remain at sea for up to 12 months.
Safe & Cost-Effective
Use autonomous systems to keep your team safe and free up costly crewed assets for higher-priority tasks.
Customize Your Fleet with Mission Enablers
Wave Gliders support versatile mounting and quick reconfiguration for sensors and payloads. Modular mission enablers—such as the winch, tow bodies, and masts—enable tailoring of each platform to mission-specific needs, expanding capability and deployment options across the fleet.
Go Deeper with the Winch
Extend the Wave Glider’s sensing capability by deploying sensors or collecting water profiles down to 150 m.
Towed Payloads
Tow cables and tow bodies attach to the Wave Glider’s sub or the Winch and offer additional sensor placement options.
Secure Data & Interoperability
Wave Glider software, communications, and data streams deliver seamless mission flexibility—from updating navigation and reconfiguring missions at sea to running edge processing and ingesting payload data into your mission system. All capabilities are protected by robust encryption and enterprise-grade security, ensuring trusted, interoperable operations across any deployment. Our open-architecture back-end enables connectivity to your existing systems and displays.
Wave Glider Operating System
The onboard command-and-control system maintains reliable communications and coordinates all Wave Glider functions and sensor operations.
Shore-side Mission Management
Our web-based user interface enables piloting and data management as a cloud-hosted service or as a customer-hosted Enterprise Solution.
Proven Solutions
for Your Mission
From national security to offshore energy and climate research, the Wave Glider is a proven, multi–mission platform for critical maritime operations.
Receive actionable intelligence in contested waters to strengthen national security and expand global surveillance.
Gather long-term oceanographic, meteorological, and climate data in the most remote and challenging environments.
Monitor offshore energy assets for safe operations, efficient performance, and environmental compliance.
Launch with
Confidence
Rely on our full-service support to optimize your Wave Glider mission, tailor your custom solutions, and achieve reliable maritime performance.Â
We Assist You in Achieving Best Results
Let’s define mission objectives together and configure the optimal vehicle, payload, and operational plan for your requirements.
Innovative Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
From concept to splash. Your custom solutions are in the most experienced hands, including rapid prototyping and full system integration.
Highest Quality Standards for Your Maritime Solutions
We test software integrations, harden configurations, and assess in-water reliability at our oceanfront Hawai‘i Marine Operations Center.Â
Empower Your Team with Hands-on Training
Our skilled staff will equip your team with in-depth operational knowledge for smooth platform operations and maintenance.
Have a Mission
in Mind? Let's Talk.
Contact our team of experts to discuss your specific requirements and learn how the Wave Glider can achieve your objectives.
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