Helzel Messtechnik GmbH Tel.

+49(0) 4191-95 20-0

Carl-Benz-Strasse 9 Fax +49(0) 4191-95 20-40
24568 Kaltenkirchen WERA@Helzel.com
Germany www.Helzel.com

Features: Leader in reliable high-quality

► Flexible system (5 to 50 MHz)
easily configured for long ranges
(more than 200 km @ 5 MHz)
or short range applications
with highest spatial resolution (250 m)
► High temporal resolution
Partners: ocean current, wave and wind mapping
Actimar S.A.
24 Quai de la Douane
Near real time softwares 29280 Brest, France
Search and rescue modules Tel. +33(0) 298-44 24 51
Sea parameters modelling www.actimar.fr

30 s for ship tracking

3 min for currents ASL Environmental Sciences Inc.
10 min for waves 1986 Mills Road
Field Services, System Victoria, BC, Canada
► Safe and low noise operation mode: Integration and 3-D Tel. +1(0) 250-656 01 77
Low and non-harmful RF-power Numerical Modelling www.aslenv.com
(7.5 Watts per transmit antenna).
Almost no interference with other radio
PortMap Pty. Ltd.
band users due to FMcw operation mode PO Box 806
Pty Ltd
Townsville 4814, Australia
► Near real-time mapping for measuring Compact VHF Radar System Mobile +61(0) 439-28 11 23
surface currents and Field Service portmap@austarnet.com.au
wind direction
significant wave height
Seaview Sensing Ltd.
► Extraction of data from each grid point Sheffield Technology Parks
Software for wave, current Sheffield S1 2NS, UK
to generate time series of ocean data and wind measurement, Tel. +44(0) 114-201 57 05
and directional wave spectra Quality Management www.seaviewsensing.com

We provide:
Your local partner:
Support of your site configuration
and installation of modular hardware
design © 2007 by www.ag-reizvoll.de

that adapts easily to your requirements.

Our complete on-site support package
includes site-planning, user-training
and maintenance. Optional control,
signal processing software and
application software and regional
service support are all available
through our global partners.

M a d e i n G e r m a n y
 i This current map was generated with a pair
of 16 channel, 16 MHz WERA systems providing a
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
temporal resolution of 10 minutes.
By monitoring with the highest temporal
resolution for various applications:

Directional wave spectra can be generated up

to half of the maximum range. Time series of ▲ WERA Rack ▲ Screenshot of WERA Control Center
▲ WERA linear antenna array at a public beach ▲ Doppler spectrum ▲ Surface current image during the passage current, wind and wave data can be extracted
on Key Biscayne, USA of Hurricane Jeanne, September 2004* and archived at each grid point as well.

Search & Rescue Operations can narrow

down the search radius for overboard
WERA combines all information persons or material.
for modern Coastal Management; RELIABLE HIGH QUALITY OCEAN DATA Port authorities can use the data to
improve vessel traffic services.
measurements with high spatial
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and temporal resolution of Surface 30
25
20 current and wave maps for their
15
Currents, Wind Direction and Wave 10
5
research.

U cm/s
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Parameters. For Over the Horizon -5

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Met-offices benefit from WERA
Ship-Tracking , the system version
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real-time data for forecasts.
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„Waveguide“ is available through 35

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Fishing Industry can optimise their
30
25 operational area.
our partner Atlas-Elektronik GmbH. °
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15
10
5 Environmental Protection benefits

V cm/s
0
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from this information in case of oil
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spills or lost containers.
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Range of operation: Year Day (GMT) Off-shore installations like wind-

farms or oil rigs.
CURRENT The robust shore based Time series comparison of the Maps of Significant Wave Height Homeland Security is given a
More than 200 km
system delivers reliable data surface currents (WERA data in are available for each grid point powerful tool to detect vessels
Range resolution as fine as 250 m even under extreme weather black) and sub-surface currents within half of the radar range. beyond the horizon up to 200 km. ****
Temporal resolution 3 to 10 min and very dynamic ocean measured with an ADCP current This wave map was taken at the Tourism Industry can be supplied
WAVES current conditions. meter during the experiment at east coast of South Carolina and with information for yachting &
Significant waveheight and directional This surface current image the west coast of Florida. Georgia.*** recreation divers.
spectra up to 100 km was taken during the passage The grey hatched area depicts
WIND of Tropical Storm Henri on the the time when Tropical Storm
Direction up to 200 km 5th of September 2003.* Henri passed north of the HF-
Wind speed (under investigation)n) radar domain.**
SHIP TRACKING **** * WERA data kindly provided by Prof. Nick Shay,
RSMAS Miami
** ADCP data kindly provided by Prof. Bob Weisberg
at USF
*** WERA data kindly provided by Prof. Dana Savidge
at SKIO and Prof. Rich Styles at USC
**** special system version “Waveguide” provided by our
partner ATLAS Elektronik GmbH – www.atlas-elektronik.com
Up to 200 km
 Helzel Messtechnik GmbH Tel. +49(0) 4191-95 20-0
Carl-Benz-Strasse 9 Fax +49(0) 4191-95 20-40
24568 Kaltenkirchen WERA@Helzel.com
Germany www.Helzel.com

Features: Leader in reliable high-quality

► Flexible system (5 to 50 MHz)
easily configured for long ranges
(more than 200 km @ 5 MHz)
or short range applications
with highest spatial resolution (250 m)
► High temporal resolution
Partners: ocean current, wave and wind mapping
Actimar S.A.
24 Quai de la Douane
Near real time softwares 29280 Brest, France
Search and rescue modules Tel. +33(0) 298-44 24 51
Sea parameters modelling www.actimar.fr

30 s for ship tracking

3 min for currents ASL Environmental Sciences Inc.
10 min for waves 1986 Mills Road
Field Services, System Victoria, BC, Canada
► Safe and low noise operation mode: Integration and 3-D Tel. +1(0) 250-656 01 77
Low and non-harmful RF-power Numerical Modelling www.aslenv.com
(7.5 Watts per transmit antenna).
Almost no interference with other radio
PortMap Pty. Ltd.
band users due to FMcw operation mode PO Box 806
Pty Ltd
Townsville 4814, Australia
► Near real-time mapping for measuring Compact VHF Radar System Mobile +61(0) 439-28 11 23
surface currents and Field Service portmap@austarnet.com.au
wind direction
significant wave height
Seaview Sensing Ltd.
► Extraction of data from each grid point Sheffield Technology Parks
Software for wave, current Sheffield S1 2NS, UK
to generate time series of ocean data and wind measurement, Tel. +44(0) 114-201 57 05
and directional wave spectra Quality Management www.seaviewsensing.com

We provide:
Your local partner:
Support of your site configuration
and installation of modular hardware
design © 2007 by www.ag-reizvoll.de

that adapts easily to your requirements.

Our complete on-site support package
includes site-planning, user-training
and maintenance. Optional control,
signal processing software and
application software and regional
service support are all available
through our global partners.

M a d e i n G e r m a n y