Sea state measurement is not a new concept. From initial visual observations of the surface of the sea to the Beaufort scale devised in the 1800s, vessel owners – whether once conquerors of the seas or modern-day freight giants – have always sought data on conditions to ensure that operations at sea are safe and optimized.

Traditional wave and vessel motion prediction systems often do not work optimally under complex ocean conditions. They struggle with elements like mixed wave patterns (multimodal sea), non-linear waves and radar setup requirements that are hard to meet. There’s also a limited understanding of how sea surface data relates to ship movement.