Spotter
Sofar Ocean is the leading ocean intelligence platform, closing the gap for better predictability and outcomes. The Spotter platform is a lower cost, easy to use solution for real-time metocean data collection in both the surface and subsurface.
GENERAL SENSOR INFORMATION
Device PID (L22)
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Sensor name
Spotter
Instrument Type (L05)
110
Version
V3
Parameters
- TEMP - Temperature of the water column
- CAPH - Air pressure
- EWSB - Wind strength and direction
- ASLV - Sea level
- LRZA - Vertical velocity of the water column (currents)
- RFVL - Horizontal velocity of the water column (currents)
- HEAV - Wave height estimates
- NOYS - Acoustic noise in the water column
- TCNT - Raw temperature and/or salinity instrument output
- DOXY - Dissolved oxygen parameters in the water column
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
9 - Actual system proven in operational environment (Successful mission deployment)
Assembly Type
Purchase of complete unit
Price category
$2,001 - $10,000
Sensor Lifetime Months
36+
Power Supply Type
Battery, solar panels
Battery Lifetime Days
Continuous with solar. 14 days without solar.
DIMENSIONS
Length
42 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
35 cm
Weight
7 kg
Measurement Range
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Service Providers
Service providers can be developers, manufacturers, or resellers.Manufacturer
Name
Sofar Ocean Technologies
Webpage
https://www.sofarocean.com/
Description
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Contact
sales@sofarocean.com
MISC
Data Transmission Range
Cellular and Iridium
Data Transmission Frequency
Custom - (15 mins min)
Data Format
csv, HTTPs JSON API
Keywords
Waves
SST
atmospheric pressure
wind (inferred)
temperature
water level
currents
hydrophone
dissolved oxygen
salinity
Documentation
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Documents
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Last Update
2025-10-27 16:57:51