Ocean Observing

OCEAN OBSERVING & CO-DEVELOPMENT

SOOP initiates an innovation ecosystem for sustainable ocean observing that lowers the barriers for the development and increased use of measurement systems and data flows

WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?

Instrument Portfolio for Co-Development Opportunities

SOOP offers a framework for science, industry and civil society to jointly act towards building competencies and supporting the growth of sustainable ocean observations. It promotes the co-creation of technologies, standards and best practices specifically designed for interoperability on non-scientific infrastructure.

Our goal is to enable co-development of reliable, affordable and user-friendly measurement systems and data flows together with existing and new partners in future.

Together we want to activate the social and technological innovation potential of the Blue Economy, from technology development through to usage of data.

OUR MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES

SASe | eDNA SAMPLER

The eDNA Sampler is a small open-source device and it collects environmental DNA (eDNA) from water samples.

MICROPLASTIC SAMPLER

The Microplastic Sampler is an innovative device for collecting microplastic particles in aquatic systems.

MET-BOX

The MetBox is a low-cost, low-maintenance, and high-accuracy system designed to reliably measure essential meteorological parameters such as wind speed and direction, air temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

LAGRANGIAN DRIFTER

The Lagrangian Drifters follow upper surface flow and transmit data through a global satellite network in near real-time.

T-BOX

The T-Box is a battery-powered device that records water temperature. With the option of connecting up to 10 temperature sensors, water temperatures can be recorded at different depths.

OASIS | PLANKTON CAMERA

The OASIS (Open-source Automated Sea Imaging System) is a modular camera system designed for applications in aquatic biology and ecology.

PAMOS BOX

The PAMOS (Portable Atmospheric Measurement Box on Sea) is a versatile measuring instrument for monitoring atmospheric conditions on board ships.

SAILING BOX

The Sailing Box is a very compact flow-through measurement system that pumps seawater through a chamber equipped with various sensors.

SOOPort Office

Good news: We are setting up our SOOPort Office at the moment.

The SOOPort Office will be the central structure within SOOP, coordinating support for our partners that are out on the ocean measuring or for the ones who would like to become part of the SOOP Community.

What we will offer:

Guidance with new installations
Support with SOOP installations on SOOP platforms
Support with instruments
Data processing of the data you measured
Assistance with legal issues like measurements in exclusive economic zones (EEZ) or customs clearance

Meanwhile do not hesitate to contact us via support@soop-platform.earth or the contact sheet.