Currents | GISMappers

Ocean and Coastal Current Monitoring

Current monitoring is a crucial aspect of Metocean Services, providing detailed insights into the movement of water masses, flow patterns, and tidal currents. Understanding ocean currents is essential for marine navigation, offshore industries, climate studies, and ecosystem management.

At GISMappers, we use advanced satellite remote sensing, Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), HF radars, and numerical ocean models to analyze surface and subsurface current behaviors. These insights are critical for coastal protection, offshore operations, and environmental impact assessments.

Key Features & Benefits:

1. Real-Time Current Measurement

Utilizes satellite altimetry, ADCPs, and drifters for real-time current tracking.
Monitors surface and deep-water currents across various ocean regions.

2. Current Forecasting & Modeling

Predicts tidal, seasonal, and long-term current patterns.
Supports climate research, El Niño monitoring, and ocean circulation studies.

3. Navigation & Maritime Safety

Provides current data to optimize ship routing, fuel efficiency, and port operations.
Reduces risks associated with strong currents in offshore drilling and coastal navigation.

4. Offshore Energy & Marine Operations

Aids in offshore wind, oil, and gas projects by providing essential hydrodynamic data.
Supports subsea pipeline and cable deployment by assessing current influences.

5. Coastal Erosion & Sediment Transport

Tracks coastal and riverine currents to predict erosion and sediment movement.
Helps design coastal defenses and harbor infrastructure.

6. Climate Change & Oceanographic Studies

Studies global thermohaline circulation and its impact on climate patterns.
Assesses ocean warming effects on current dynamics.

Applications of Current Monitoring:

Maritime & Offshore Navigation
Climate Change & Ocean Circulation Studies
Coastal Engineering & Erosion Management
Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas Operations
Search & Rescue Operations

GISMappers specializes in high-resolution ocean current analysis using remote sensing, in-situ monitoring, and hydrodynamic models. Our solutions provide critical insights for marine safety, offshore operations, and environmental sustainability.