RIG SENTINEL Automated Weather Station
A self-contained and fully automated environmental FEATURES & BENEFITS monitoring station designed specifically for offshore oil & »» Enhance operational decision making gas platforms. »» Real-time environmental data Real-time data is displayed in the local control station and »» Rugged fully automated self- can be transmitted to a distant location. contained unit »» Remote sensor and configuration upgrade »» Accurate and reliable in exteme weather conditions »» Capable of networking multiple stations the AXYS metocean buoy systems Specifications RIG SENTINEL to provide a complete picture of the Weather Station meteorological and oceanographic ●● SENSORS AVAILABLE Wind Speed Environmental data plays an conditions as well as water levels. Wind Direction important role in oil rig planning AXYS Technologies works closely Current Speed and operations. Access to timely and with manufacturers of Electronic Current Direction meaningful information can assist Water Level (Tides) Chart Display Information Systems Barometric Pressure decision makers faced with planning, (ECDIS) to ensure that environmental Relative Humidity operations, security and safety. information can be displayed using Air Temperature the most commonly distributed Sea Surface Temperature The Rig Sentinel™ is a self contained, Precipitation rugged, fully automated data software packages. acquisition, processing and ●● POWER SYSTEM OPTIONS The RigS entinel™ uses the 12 VDC distribution solution used for logging WatchMan500™ controller processor. 120/240 VAC and transmitting data on the rig or This is the key building block of the Solar Power back to shore. payload system which is proven in ●● OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Typical sensor configurations provide weather buoy networks around the -40°C to +50°C wind speed, wind direction, current world. NEMA 4X waterproof enclosure ENV and IEC Standards speed, current direction and water The WatchMan500™ continuously level (tide). monitors all sensors and outputs ●● RELEVANT FORMATS & STANDARDS AIS compatible message types at ITU-R M.1371 A unique feature of the Rig Sentinel™ BBM MSG 8 MET/HYDRO is its ability to transmit over AIS the user-specified interval. The MSG 21 & MSG 6 Transponders, as mandated by the WatchMan500™ can be expanded and IEC 61162 International Marine Organization remotely upgraded as monitoring IEC 61993-2 needs change. NMEA-0183 (IMO). User Defined WMO formats The Rig Sentinel™ system was ●● TELEMETRY OPTIONS designed to interface with all - UHF/VHF IMO type approved AIS class A - INMARSAT IsatData Pro transponders and to complement - IRIDIUM the available information with - GPRS/HSPA environmental data. This data can be - CDMA/EVDO combined with data collected from
Rig Sentinel Controller The WatchMan500™ architecture is a key building block of the payload system proven in Environment Canada’s Weather Buoy Network. The WatchMan500™ continuously monitors all sensors and outputs AIS-compatible message types at a user-specified interval.
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