applications for…

Oceanographic

Scientists

Our ocean radar WERA is highly flexible and can be configured for the specific requirements in coastal research: The measurements have high spatial and temporal resolution of surface currents, wave parameters and wind direction.

The data are available as maps of sea-surface currents or wave height and time series for selectable points can be generated. All data can be archived and exported in various formats. The open data interface allows access to data at all processing levels as well as access to archived raw data or maps.

Recommended Hardware Configurations 

for Oceanographic Scientists

WERA for long ranges >300km
ITU frequencies band 4.4, 5.2 and 9.3MHz

Characteristics:

  • Current measurements for ranges up to 300km
  • Wave measurements of Hs >1m for ranges of up to 100km
  • Perfectly suited for long range current measurements
  • Typical range resolution of 3km
  • The quality checked data from a single station can be used for assimilation into models
  • 
Suitable for Tsunami detection

WERA Long Range

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WERA for short & medium ranges
 >100km
ITU bands 13.5, 16.1, 24.5 and 26.3MHz

Characteristics:

  • Perfectly suited for high resolution current measurements up to 110km
  • Wave measurements for Hs >0.5m for ranges of up to 50km
  • Typical range resolution of 1 to 1.5km
  • The quality checked data from a single station can be used for assimilation into models
  • 
Best suited for Tsunami detection
  • Small antennas and short array support mobile applications

WERA Medium Range

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Dual Frequency WERA


Characteristics:

  • Two adjacent frequency bands can be used with a single receive antenna array
  • The operation in a time sharing mode can operate alternating or on demand
  • Getting best data at various sea states
  • Provide longer ranges for current measurements and higher resolution for shorter ranges
  • Increases the sensitivity for smaller waveheights for shorter ranges

WERA Dual Frequency

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Note: this is a selection of our product range. To view more details, click on one of the product cards above.

If you want to get an overview on more of our product configurations, see Radar-Systems/ Overview instead.

Jan Widera, Oceanographer
+49 4191 9520 51

Are you interested in a special configuration ...

... of radar systems? We will be here to help you. If you like, just let's have a call or contact me via email widera@helzel.com to see if we can help to find a solution to your specific needs.