Marine meteorology
Extend meteorological observations across the ocean
Collect georeferenced observations of atmospheric pressure, sea-surface temperature, wind, and platform motion from remote coastal, open-ocean, and polar environments.
Measure weather and the moving ocean together
Fixed stations provide valuable time series at known locations. Drifting platforms extend observations into data-sparse waters while documenting the trajectory and ocean layer associated with every measurement.
Configured with the appropriate sensors, Pacific Gyre platforms can support forecasting, air-sea interaction research, storm observations, model evaluation, and long-duration environmental monitoring.
Forecast support
Provide georeferenced surface observations from regions with limited conventional weather coverage.
Air-sea interaction
Pair atmospheric measurements with sea-surface temperature and current-following trajectories.
Pressure systems
Track pressure changes and platform location as weather systems cross remote ocean areas.
Polar monitoring
Collect position and environmental observations from ice and high-latitude waters using polar-capable telemetry.
Configurable measurements
Build the sensor package around the objective
GNSS position
Associate every observation with an accurate time and location.
Barometric pressure
Measure surface pressure for meteorological analysis and forecasting applications.
Sea-surface temperature
Add standard or high-accuracy temperature measurements, depending on the platform.
Wind velocity
Configure SVP platforms with wind speed and direction sensing when the program requires it.
Sensor availability varies by platform and configuration.
Select the platform for the environment and measurement set
Platform choice determines current-following behavior, available sensors, deployment method, and service life.
Open ocean and mixed layer
SVP and SVP-B
Combine mixed-layer current following with GNSS, sea-surface temperature, barometric pressure, and optional wind measurements.
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Coastal current and temperature
Microstar
Track currents at a 1-meter drogue depth with GNSS and optional surface-temperature measurements in coastal and shallow water.
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Adaptable marine platform
Universal Tracker
Multiple hull sizes, marine and ice configurations, GNSS, and sensor options for sea-surface temperature and atmospheric pressure.
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Polar and ice environments
Ice Tracker
A rugged, air-deployable tracker with optional internal temperature and barometric-pressure sensors for high-latitude programs.
View Ice TrackerDeployment flexibility
Reach remote waters by vessel or aircraft
Platforms can be configured for conventional vessel deployment, and selected products are available with specialized air-deployment packaging.
Pacific Gyre can help define the hull, sensors, telemetry, sampling interval, power capacity, and packaging required for the intended environment and deployment method.
Discuss deployment requirements
Telemetry and data services
Monitor the network and retain the complete record
Satellite telemetry delivers platform observations to Pacific Gyre's browser-based system for mapping, status review, scientific-unit conversion, downloading, and archiving.
Use the API to integrate data into forecasting systems, research databases, dashboards, spreadsheets, and analysis workflows.
Explore data servicesDesign a meteorological observing platform for the mission
Tell us where and how you plan to deploy, the required variables, reporting interval, service life, and data-delivery needs. We will recommend an appropriate configuration.