Design of Coastal Wave Radar Radio System

Project Overview

The project focuses on designing and simulating a platform for both the transmitter and receiver of a coastal wave radar system. The main objective is to measure and analyze the physical characteristics of sea waves, particularly the height and speed of underwater waves. These radars are installed at significant depths in the sea and can provide valuable data for weather prediction, as well as for detecting wave movements and oil tracks.

Ronika is a knowledge-based company that creates customized smart products and services using modern technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, digital twins, and more. Ronika offers essential services in hardware systems development, including custom electronic circuit design, programming, hardware testing, and prototyping.

Project Objectives

The significant variations in weather and sea conditions, especially in coastal and high-traffic areas, highlight the urgent need for smart systems that can predict sea wave conditions and weather patterns. A major challenge in monitoring these sea conditions is tracking the movement of oil spills, which can be discharged by ships and have severe environmental consequences. Therefore, there is a strong demand for a system that can accurately measure wave activity and predict the direction of oil spill movements and other changes in the sea.

This project aims to design and simulate an internet platform for the transmitter and receiver of a coastal wave radar system, focusing on measuring and analyzing the physical characteristics of sea waves, particularly their height and speed. These radars are intended to be installed at depths of the sea, where they can collect crucial data about sea wave conditions over varying distances. With two radars installed 30 kilometers apart, the system provides extensive coverage of sea routes, aiding in weather forecasting and tracking the movement of waves and oil spills. These radars operate at 100 watts of power and have an operational range of up to 30 kilometers underwater.

Key Results and Achievements

• 30 kilometers of underwater coverage

• Network communication between coastal wave radars within the system

• An Operational system to enhance meteorological data

• Detection of wave movement and oil spills in the sea.

Project Implementation

This project involved designing and simulating electronic circuits for transmitters and receivers, with a particular focus on radio signal transmission, signal amplification, and data processing to accurately measure wave height and speed. The circuit system was optimized for maximum performance under specific environmental conditions, including underwater scenarios.

Our team also prioritized ensuring the precise and stable operation of the radar systems over long distances and at varying depths. With the radars installed 30 kilometers apart, maintaining functionality over this large distance presented a significant challenge, which we addressed through careful circuit design and electronic simulations.

Ultimately, the designed circuits enabled extensive coverage of various marine areas, with the capability to simultaneously provide high-precision data on wave movement, wave height, and oil spill locations. These radars are essential tools for assessing sea conditions and predicting future states of the ocean.

Technical Solutions Provided

• Design and simulation of a coastal wave radar radio system

• Two prototypes for the coastal wave radar circuit

• Testing electronic circuits and performance

• Simulation sources and software designs were transferred.