OceanObserver Glider

OceanObserver on the Slocum Autonomous Underwater Glider

Intelligent acoustic monitoring on one of the world’s most utilized underwater gliders.

Marine mammal monitoring without the cost of vessel or aerial surveys:

  • 24/7 monitoring in any sea state

  • Long-term monitoring over wide areas

  • Deploy from any size vessel

  • Customized detections and processing

  • Detections sent by satellite in near real-time

  • Data recorded on 6 TB of SD memory

 
 

24/7 monitoring in any sea state

Long-term monitoring over wide areas

Deploy from any size vessel

 
Teledyne Slocum glider underwater with hydrophone and OceanObserver for acoustic monitoring
 
Infographic of real-time underwater acoustic monitoring with the OceanObserver Slocum glider
 

Near real-time detections

Installed in the Slocum’s science bay, the OceanObserver records the data from one or more hydrophones and processes it to detect marine mammal calls or events of interest.

Surfacing at specified intervals, the glider sends the detections to shore for analysis and decision-making.

 
 
Teledyne Slocum glider with hydrophone and OceanObserver for acoustic monitoring being deployed into the ocean
 
 

Customized detectors & communications

Onboard processing is done with PAMlab INT, the integrated version of JASCO’s PAMlab software suite. Our experienced bioacousticians tailor the detectors by species and call type.

The processed events are ranked so important events, like species at risk, are sent first, making best use of the communication window. Event information is distributed by email. Concurrent detections are associated to provide contextual information for onshore analysts.

Hydrophone data, and even spectrogram images, are too big to send by satellite. So simplified frequency contours are sent instead. Superior to pitch tracks, the contours give a rich picture of the data so analysts can identify species more easily and accurately.

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Observer on Slocum gliders

Watch the webinar to learn more about the OceanObserver aboard the Slocum glider and its successful mission searching for North Atlantic right whales in Canada’s Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Includes answers to our customers’ FAQs.

 
Teledyne Slocum glider underwater with hydrophone and JASCO's OceanObserver system for acoustic monitoring
 
 

Specifications

Main platform
OceanObserver electronics suite — See Detailed Specifications
Onboard software
PAMlab INT — See Brochure (PDF)
Acoustics
Sample rate: 8–512 ksps
Resolution: 24 bits
SD memory capacity: Up to 6 TB on removable 512 GB cards
Hydrophone: Customizable options from various manufacturers. Sensitivities and frequencies tailored to your needs.
File format: WAV
Physical
Mass: 55–70 kg   122–155 lbs
Length: 1.5 m     59.1 in
Hull diameter: 220 mm  8.7 in
Maximum depth: 1000 m
Horizontal speed: 0.35 m/s (0.68 knots) average
Up to 0.5 m/s (1 knots) with full drive
Processing and communication
Customized onboard processing: Marine mammal call detectors for baleen whales, toothed whales, and pinnipeds
Various call types, including moans, whistles, and clicks
Seismic pulse detection and quantification
Ambient sound level calculations
Communication: Iridium (RUDICS) satellite
Detection information distributed via email to end users


Due to continued product improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice.

 
 
 

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Intelligent acoustic analysis for OceanObserver and integrated systems. This integrated version of JASCO’s flagship acoustic software tool PAMlab provides customized on-board acoustic detections and processing, all in real time.

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Teledyne Slocum glider floating on ocean surface with hydrophone and JASCO's OceanObserver system for acoustic monitoring