In 2024, Neil Brown Ocean Sensors (NBOSI) continued advancing its oceanographic sensing technologies, including rugged and compact conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) sensors for marine platforms.
Throughout the year, the company developed its technology for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and ocean gliders.
Additionally, NBOSI expanded its range of advanced CTD sensors for modern subsea platforms, and formed new partnerships and collaborations to strengthen its presence within the industry.
New Compact Integrated CTD Sensor
NBOSI unveiled a new Compact Integrated CTD sensor, featuring miniaturized precision electronics within a durable, hydrodynamic housing. This sensor eliminates internal vehicle volume, streamlining installation and maintenance.
Offered in various form factors, it includes modular connectors or custom through-hull penetrators for smooth integration. Delivering real-time, research-grade data, these sensors equip engineers with essential tools for accurate ocean monitoring and analysis.
Model 501 & 503 CTDs
The Model 501 and 503 CTD sensors provide research-grade accuracy for measuring temperature, salinity, and depth. Their silent, pump-free design ensures low power consumption and minimal noise. A compact, hydrodynamic form factor enables optimal performance and seamless integration without sacrificing data quality. They are available in cabled or hull-mount configurations, with modular connectors or custom through-hull penetrators for flexible installation.
Key Partnerships & Collaborations
Throughout 2024, NBOSI strengthened industry relationships and advanced cutting-edge applications. The following platforms recognized NBOSI’s contributions to oceanographic engineering and shared its innovations with the industry:
- Offshore Sensing AS: Integrated NBOSI sensors into SailBuoy platforms, enhancing mission capabilities.
- Acbotics Research, LLC: Supported the NSF-funded PLUTOS project with Model 501 sensors.
- Apeiron Labs: Supplied multiple Model 503 CTDs to meet the precision and compact design requirements of their Tensor 1 platform.
- Major orders fulfilled for HII Unmanned Systems, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and other leading global organizations.
- Oceanology International 2024: Introduced the latest CTDs to a global audience.
NBOSI asserts that the company made significant progress alongside its partners and products, and engineers and oceanographers continue to depend on NBOSI for precision sensors built to meet the most demanding applications.