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CONTROS HydroFIA® TA
The CONTROS HydroFIA® TA is a flow through system for the determination of the total alkalinity in seawater. It can be used for continuous monitoring during surface water applications as well as for discrete sample measurements. The autonomous TA analyser can be easily integrated into existing automated measuring systems on voluntary observing ships (VOS) such as FerryBoxes.
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CONTROS HydroFIA pH
The CONTROS HydroFIA pH is a flow-through system for the determination of the pH value in saline solutions and ideally suited for measurements in seawater. The autonomous pH analyser can be used in the lab or easily integrated into existing automated measuring systems on e.g. voluntary observing ships (VOS).
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CONTROS HydroC® CO₂ FT
The CONTROS HydroC® CO₂ FT is a unique surface water carbon dioxide partial pressure sensor designed for underway (FerryBox) and lab applications. Fields of application include ocean acidification research, climate studies, air-sea gas exchange, limnology, fresh water control, aquaculture/fish farming, carbon capture and storage – monitoring, measurement and verification (CCS-MMV).
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CONTROS HydroC® CO₂
The CONTROS HydroC® CO₂ sensor is a unique and versatile subsea / underwater carbon dioxide sensor for in-situ and online measurements of dissolved CO₂. The CONTROS HydroC® CO₂ is designed to be used on different platforms following different deployment schemes. Examples are moving platform installations, such as ROV / AUV, long-term deployments on seabed observatories, buoys and moorings as well as profiling applications using water-sampling rosettes.
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CONTROS HydroC® CH₄
The CONTROS HydroC® CH₄ sensor is a unique subsea / underwater methane sensor for in-situ and online measurements of CH₄ partial pressure (p CH₄). The versatile CONTROS HydroC® CH₄ provides the perfect solution for the monitoring of background CH₄ concentrations and for longterm deployments.
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CONTROS HydroC CH₄ FT
The CONTROS HydroC CH₄ FT is a unique surface methane partial pressure sensor designed for flow through applications like pumped stationary systems (e.g. monitoring stations) or ship based underway systems (e.g. FerryBox). Fields of application include: Climate studies, methane hydrate studies, limnology, fresh water control, aquaculture / fish farming.
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Drifter Mooring Data Buoy
Drifter is Frankstar’s intelligent wave observation buoy, equipped with high-precision sensors for waves, temperature, and pressure monitoring, and designed for both drifting and moored deployment. It provides real-time, accurate measurements of wave height, direction, period, sea surface temperature, and sea level pressure . Data is transmitted via Iridium satellite to the cloud for instant access and is also stored locally for retrieval after recovery. Compact, robust, and easy to deploy, the Drifter delivers professional, high-quality ocean data to support marine monitoring,
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UNAS Underwater Noise Analyzer
The UNAS Underwater Noise Analyzer is a real-time system for the analysis and transmission of underwater noise. Building upon core strengths in low power consumption and low intrinsic noise, it supports dual operational modes: autonomous recording and real-time online transmission. Featuring a compact and lightweight design, the device can be deployed on buoys, seafloor platforms, or mobile observation platforms. It is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery providing an autonomous endurance of ≥48 hours; alternatively, it can be powered by the host platform for long-term, continuous online monitoring, transmitting real-time noise data and spectral information via Ethernet or RS485 interfaces.
Multiple units can leverage the host platform’s clock to facilitate distributed, synchronized observations with a synchronization accuracy of better than 1 μs. The system is widely applied in fields such as marine noise online monitoring, acoustic tracking of marine mammals, and underwater engineering noise assessment, and is available in versions tailored for both coastal and deep-sea environments.
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Smurf Self-contained Hydrophone Array
Smurf is a deep-sea digital hydrophone designed on a ultra-low-power platform. Compact and highly portable, it enables high-precision acquisition of underwater acoustic signals and supports long-duration autonomous operation. The device features a high-speed USB interface for direct connection to a computer, allowing for data retrieval without the need to open the housing. It supports synchronized cable-based array configurations, expandable up to 128 elements, with a synchronization accuracy superior to 1 μs—ensuring that timing errors do not accumulate over time.
With self-noise levels lower than Sea State 0, its pressure-resistant titanium alloy structure is engineered for deep-sea environments down to 6,000 meters. Widely deployed in marine acoustic surveys, deep-sea scientific research, bio-tracking, environmental noise monitoring, and large-aperture array observations, Smurf stands as the premier choice for portable deep-sea acoustic observation.
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LoPAS-L Ultra-Low Power Self-Contained Acoustic Recorder
The LoPAS series consists of ultra-low-power, self-contained underwater acoustic sensing devices. Featuring embedded low-noise signal processing modules and utilizing piezoelectric sensing technology, these devices enable the simultaneous acquisition of underwater acoustic signals and depth/temperature data, as well as long-duration, autonomous recording. The devices’ self-noise levels are lower than those of Sea State 0 conditions; furthermore, their ultra-low-power architecture ensures stable and reliable operational endurance. The series supports synchronized multi-device array deployment—achieving synchronization accuracy superior to 1 μs—with array apertures capable of covering the full ocean depth.
The LoPAS series employs a universal mounting structure, allowing for easy integration into various platforms such as subsurface moorings, buoys, and offshore observation stations. It is widely applied in fields including marine acoustic surveys, offshore scientific research, bio-tracking, wind farm noise monitoring, and underwater environmental impact assessments.
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ARMS Infrasonic Noise Monitor
The ARMS Underwater Acoustic Noise Monitor is an underwater noise monitoring instrument independently developed by Haiyan Electronics. It is an integrated acoustic signal acquisition device designed for applications such as marine acoustic monitoring, underwater scientific exploration, and underwater noise measurement. The product features core advantages including a wide frequency response range of 10 Hz to 10 kHz, low equivalent self-noise, and high receiving sensitivity. Utilizing a self-contained, integrated design, it is capable of independently performing in-situ acquisition and storage of underwater acoustic signals without the need for complex external acquisition equipment.
With its stable performance and precise measurements, the ARMS Underwater Acoustic Noise Monitor serves as an ideal specialized instrument for marine environmental monitoring, underwater engineering surveys, and acoustic marine research.
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VS32 Vector Hydrophone
Frankstar VS32 is a 3D vector hydrophone that adopts a piezoelectric velocimeter as its sensing element. It is widely applicable to acoustic detection, underwater acoustic arrays, underwater towed vehicles and other related fields.
