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Oceanography and Meteorology
Oceanography and meteorology (Metocean) is the study of atmospheric and physical ocean conditions,
including ocean currents, waves, tides, wind and other atmospheric parameters.
A good understanding of metocean conditions reduces uncertainty in engineering specifications,
provides help in operational planning, leads to reduced costs, and enhances safety and
operational efficiency. The provision of high quality regional oceanographic and meteorological
(metocean) data is the first step in the development of any offshore, coastal engineering or
renewable energy project.
Fugro is a global leader in the provision of commercial metocean services and systems, these
are provided on a fully integrated worldwide basis to meet and support specific client needs.
Metocean Measurement
Measured metocean data provides the basis for the verification of environmental conditions, the derivation of operational and extreme criteria, and the engineering
characterisation of complex oceanographic and meteorological phenomena that can have a significant affect on marine structures and offshore operations.
Fugro provides metocean measurement services covering the entire range of
metocean parameters, including: physical oceanographic measurements, such as
currents, waves, water levels, and meteorological measurements such as wind,
pressure, air temperature, etc.
To meet clients’ requirements, we combine:
- State-of-the-art metocean equipment
- Experienced field personnel
- Proven methods of deployment and recovery
- Strong emphasis on safety and quality
- High data return statistics
Collected data adheres to strict quality control and technical review procedures, ensuring
that data integrity, data presentation and report content are maintained to consistently
high standards.
Fugro’s metocean measurement activities draw on the world’s largest commercial
inventory of oceanographic equipment and are supported through Fugro’s global office
network.
Metocean Monitoring
Fugro designs, delivers and installs reliable and secure realtime metocean monitoring and information systems tailored to meet any offshore requirements.
Each system combines flexible displays and data management software with state-ofthe-art sensors. Systems include:
- SBM Monitoring - integrated environment and mooring load monitoring
- Floating Vessels Monitoring - waves, currents, winds, motions, stresses, DGPS
- Platform Monitoring - waves, currents, motions, stresses
- Environmental Motion Monitoring - helideck operations (CAP 437 compliant)
- CCTV - monitoring and surveillance systems
Weather Forecasting
Advanced and reliable weather forecast information allows efficient day-to-day
planning and enables offshore project teams to make decisions on an informed
basis.
Fugro provides experienced meteorologists and offshore forecasters who work closely
with operational personnel to supply on-site weather forecasting services for any global
location.
Weather forecasting services include:
- 3-day or 5-day site-specific or route specific weather forecasts - once or twice daily in a range of formats
- Regional wave model data for weather sensitive areas
- Hurricane forecasts for tropical latitude operations, to minimise the impact and loss of valuable assets
- Squall warning service utilising colour enhanced satellite imagery
- Hindcast studies of weather events for insurance purposes
- Provision of extensive climatology data from global meteorological observations for a range of business sectors from offshore to onshore construction, film and leisure industries
Metocean Consultancy
The understanding of metocean conditions, gained from analysis and interpretation, allows the derivation of realistic design and operating criteria.
Fugro provides a full range of metocean consultancy services to support a broad spectrum of marine industries:
- Desk studies for preliminary understanding of metocean conditions
- Detailed analyses to derive design conditions
- Operational statistics for safe and efficient marine activities
- Management of metocean data sets
Fugro’s key strength is the experience of its staff in defining appropriate solutions to the characterisation of metocean conditions for clients’ activities. Their regional
knowledge, with global reach and understanding of client requirements including design codes and legislative requirements ensures appropriate solutions are provided.
SEAWATCH Monitoring
Fugro develops and manufactures innovative technical solutions for the collection of environmental data to suit its clients’ requirements.
The SEAWATCH real-time ocean network system is an integrated, real-time
marine monitoring, forecasting and information system for oceans, coastal areas,
rivers and lakes, groundwater and soil. This multi-parameter system uses wave
directional buoys, integrated with a variety of sensors, to collect a full range of
oceanographic, meteorological, water quality parameters and tsunami modules for
tsunami wave detection. SEAWATCH is a well-proven technology operating
successfully in various global locations.
Structural Monitoring
Fugro’s monitoring activities also include the measurement of the dynamic responses of fixed and floating structures, pipelines, risers, etc, compared with the input loadings from the environment.
Fugro’s structural measurement services are performed for design verification, construction and operational phases of a structure’s life. Specialist services include
OLM (On Line Monitoring) of ageing jackets and the Optima® system for deepwater drilling riser operations planning and management.
Other services include:
- Monitoring during float over, heavy lift, transportation and other construction activities
- Measurement of stress and fatigue in structures and pipelines
- Riser and pipeline load and Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV) monitoring
- Monitoring of bridges and other civil engineering structures
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