Liquid Robotics: Wave Gliders - Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
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Liquid Robotics: Wave Gliders - PacIOOS
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Wave Gliders® are able to travel long distances (2,500+ miles), hold station, and monitor vast areas without ever needing to refuel by continuously harvesting wave energy from the environment. Engineered by Liquid Robotics, Inc., their unique two-part architecture and wing system directly converts wave motion into thrust while solar panels provide electricity for sensor payloads. This means that Wave Gliders can travel to a distant area, collect data, and return for maintenance without ever requiring a ship to leave port.
The Wave Glider is a configurable platform designed to support a wide variety of sensor payloads. Data are transmitted to shore via satellite, and the continuous surface presence means that data can be delivered as they are collected.