Optimising the capacity of the 'John Buoy' for real time monitoring of environmental data in a tidal race
Lead Research Organisation:
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Department Name: Camborne School of Mines
Abstract
Scoping and preparation phase, prior to the planned deployments in January 2013. Work during this phase would investigate the capability of the system to support increased sensors, and help evolve the philosophy for environmental monitoring using the John Buoy. The aim is to clearly define which sensors are viable for installation, and beneficial to the utility of the John Buoy.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Ian Ashton (Principal Investigator / Fellow) |
Publications
| Description | The project helped design of an innovative floating tidal monitoring unit, which provides real time physical environmental data from areas of high tidal flow. It highlighted how enhanced monitoring can improve marine operations and increased the measurement capability of such units. The outcomes demonstrated areas in which real time measurements can increase working limits for marine operations, and improve both baseline and monitoring of environmental impacts. These have been incorporated into an design of a new vessel as part of a multi-million pound project for Mojo Maritime and partners. The company have also incorporated this form of monitoring into best practice for the Meyden tidal development in the Pentland Firth. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Energy,Environment |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | Innovation projects |
| Amount | £74,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | NE/M007847/1 |
| Organisation | Natural Environment Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2014 |
| End | 12/2014 |