FOAM – Vessel Underway Water Monitoring System
FOAM is a complete water sampling and sensor platform designed for vessel-based underway or towed deployment. This flexible system features a streamlined underwater tow sled, custom hose/data cable, rugged winch and sheave system, and a surface sampling pump.
FOAM enables continuous or targeted water quality monitoring at depths of 30 meters or more, depending on conditions. It supports a wide range of real-time sensor integration on both the tow sled and topside, providing researchers with flexible options for collecting environmental data while underway.
Key Features
- Stable tow sled optimized for underwater sampling at speed
- Custom hose/data cable for real-time sample delivery and sensor communication
- Integrated winch and sheave system for efficient deployment and retrieval
- Surface sampling pump included for easy deck-based collection
- Compatible with a wide variety of oceanographic sensors
Material: Stainless Steel and Aluminum construction(sled, pump, and winch)
Deployment Depth: 30 meters standard; extendable based on conditions
System Includes: Tow sled, hose/data cable, winch, sheave, surface sampling pump
Underway monitoring systems like FOAM allow vessels to collect continuous samples and sensor data while in motion. Ideal for coastal surveys, HAB detection, plankton studies, or water quality profiling.
Recommended Accessories
For more information, please contact us at (858) 454-4044 or brock@o-vations.com.
