Ship Sensor Integration and Environmental Data Collection

The Challenge

Collecting in-situ data in ice-covered waters is both difficult and essential. Real-time ice observations support safer navigation and operational decision-making, while long-term datasets inform vessel and infrastructure design, improve ice forecasting, and support climate research. However, harsh and remote polar environments present significant challenges to deploying and maintaining sensor systems. Not all sensors are capable of reliable performance under these conditions, and integration with other observation systems is often limited.

Our Solution

C-CORE designs, builds, and deploys ice surveillance and hull monitoring systems tailored for installation on ice-going vessels. Our expertise spans a wide range of sensor technologies – including cameras, LiDAR, sonar, electromagnetic sensors, and strain gauges – configured to support mission-specific objectives, whether operational, engineering, or scientific.

These shipborne sensor systems are engineered for resilience in extreme environments and have successfully collected terabytes of data in harsh conditions across the North Atlantic and polar regions. When connectivity allows, onboard sensors can be integrated with satellite observations, enhancing spatial awareness and supporting data fusion applications in near real-time.

To transform raw sensor data into actionable insights, C-CORE develops custom processing pipelines that translate complex readings into concise, intuitive visual outputs. These tools are designed to support decision-makers – whether they are ship operators navigating dynamic ice conditions or researchers analyzing long-term climate trends.

With a focus on rugged performance, flexible integration, and intelligent data interpretation, C-CORE’s ship-based sensor systems deliver high-value information from the most challenging marine environments on Earth.