FutureWaves is capable of employing multiple radars on a single platform to obtain a full 360° field-of-view of the ocean (required for wave and ship motion timing and forecasting) where a single mounting position with full field-of-view is unavailable. (Patent Number 62,395,977)
- Accurate deterministic wave measurement (also required for wave timing) requires radar system to have a full, unobstructed view of the entire wave field
- Offshore vessels often have complex layouts with large, moving equipment that can obstruct a radar’s view of the ocean surface, even when installed in the best possible-location on the vessel
- Obstructions block the ability to time waves and can degrade accuracy of wave-characterization parameters such as significant wave height, wave direction, and if large enough, an obstruction can block some wave directions entirely
- Although some installations might require only one radar, most will require at least two to provide a full field-of-view
- FutureWaves can employ as many radars as required, so ship size and superstructure complexity is not a concern
