WavePredictor

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Predict vessel motions minutes in advance

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February 26 2025

Foresee quiescent periods and perfectly time the most critical part of your offshore operation. Or get a warning when upcoming ship motions are likely to cross set limits in the next minutes. This is all possible with the Next Ocean WavePredictor. 

The WaveAnalyser uses conventional marine X-band pulse radar to observe and analyse the surrounding ocean waves. It processes the raw radar backscatter data, which contains signal noise from Bragg scattering off wind-induced ripples on the sea surface. This enables detecting the underlying surface waves for analysis. The advanced algorithms developed by Next Ocean translate this radar backscatter information into a wave and vessel motion prediction. At the blink of an eye you can spot if some extreme waves or motions are at hand.

Pros & Limitations
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Reduce number of Waiting on Weather days in offshore operations
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Increase safety of offshore operations
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Radar needs to be able to 'see' into the direction of the incoming waves to operate properly
Specification
Specification Title Specification Description
Motion Prediction Output
Prediction up to 3 minutes ahead of time for all 6 degrees of freedom (surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch and yaw)
Other Measured Parameters
Significant Wave Height (Hs), Peak Wave Period (Tp), Peak Wave Direction, 2D Wave Spectrum, Current Speed & Direction
Hardware Requirements
6ft X-Band radar (optional 8ft dedicated X-Band radar recommended), Radar operating in SP (short pulse), System hardware, Vessel RAO's, Internet connection
Operational Requirements
Hs > 0.5m, 5s < Tp < 15s, Wind > 3Bft

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Next Ocean is a maritime technology company founded in 2016 that specializes in short-term deterministic wave and ship motion prediction. Headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, Next Ocean was created by two graduates of Delft University of Technology and operates out of the Energy and Offshore Accelerator in Delft. The company focuses on reducing operational risks and maximizing uptime for offshore operations through advanced algorithms that provide real-time predictions of approaching waves and resulting ship motions minutes in advance using only conventional X-band radar. Next Ocean's technology has received recognition and support from industry experts and organizations for its ability to improve offshore safety and efficiency. The company is committed to advancing industry standards through innovative, reliable solutions aimed at navigating complex maritime and offshore operations.

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