Hyd/Met Station in Port of Chennai, India - Case Study

The system delivered is a Real-Time Monitoring System containing sensors and data collecting platforms for meteorological and oceanographic parameters.

AAnderaa has partnered with a World Class VTS (Vessel Traffic System)-vendor and installed a system as shown in attached presentation.

There are four main parts of the system:

• Data Buoy
• Tide Gauge system
• Weather station for Meteorological sensors
• Receiving system

The system delivered is a Real-Time Monitoring System containing sensors and data collecting platforms for meteorological and oceanographic parameters.

The sensors and data collecting platforms are a totally proven AADI solution.

The buoy system, the tide system and the weather station reports data in real-time (10 minute interval) through the communication link to the receiving computer.

Data carrier is here VHF/UHF radio telemetry.

The transmitting range is up to 15km depending on the ground conditions.

Incoming data is interfaced and distributed to the VTS system.

The solar panels on the surface buoy provide energy for the sensors on the buoy, as well as the communication link.

On the surface buoy there are also radar reflector and flashing light to identify the buoy.