First Universal SMART Cable Sensor System Deployed at Ocean Networks
Subsea Data Systems announced that the first universal Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunications (SMART) Cable sensor system has been deployed and is transmitting real-time geophysical data from Ocean Networks Canada's NEPTUNE Observatory Cascadia node .
The universal design is a key differentiator—unlike other SMART Cable solutions tailored to specific infrastructure, the SDS system can be installed on repeatered telecommunications cables, unrepeatered cables, and purpose-built cable systems. This opens the door to a global network of financially accessible, cable-based sensors .
"This installation marks a pivotal moment in how we envision SMART Cable technology," said Dr. Matt Fouch, President of Subsea Data Systems. "We've demonstrated that comprehensive ocean and cable monitoring can be integrated into telecommunications infrastructure at a fraction of the current cost and complexity" .
The system includes Silicon Audio Seismic's Omnitilt switchable seismometer/accelerometer, a Paroscientific absolute pressure transducer, and a Sea-Bird temperature recorder. The system is currently operational and transmitting real-time data to the US National Science Foundation's National Geophysical Facility .
