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Marine Weather Stations for Boats

Optical Scientific's marine weather stations and sensors deliver precise precipitation, visibility, and present weather monitoring for ocean and shipboard environments. Built with no-moving-parts optical scintillation technology, these instruments operate 24/7 with virtually zero maintenance across all marine climates, supporting data buoys, research vessels, and offshore installations worldwide.

HazMet-100 Portable Hazardous Meteorological Station
ORG Optical Rain Gauge
OWI-432 WIVIS Small Weather Station
OWI-430 DSP-WIVIS Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors
APG-815-DS (All Precipitation Gauge)
LP-WIVIS Low Power Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors
APG All Precipitation Weather Identifier and Gauges
MAWOS Modular Automated Weather Observing Stations
AWOS-AV FAA Certified Automated Weather Observing Stations
OWI-430-RH DSP-WIVIS Present Weather and Visibility Sensors
DSP-WIVIS Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors
HIPS Hail and Ice Pellet Add-On Sensors

Our Range of Products

HazMet-100 Portable Hazardous Meteorological Station

HazMet-100 Portable Hazardous Meteorological Station

  • Full setup in under 5 minutes, no tools
  • Built-in GPS & self-aligning compass
  • EPA ALOHA dispersion modeling compatible
ORG Optical Rain Gauge

ORG Optical Rain Gauge

  • No moving parts, zero scheduled cleaning
  • 0.001 mm resolution, 5% accumulation accuracy
  • 12 VDC solar-compatible, remote-ready
OWI-432 WIVIS Small Weather Station

OWI-432 WIVIS Small Weather Station

  • Modular design, no separate DAQ needed
  • Solar, battery, or AC power flexible
  • Detects rain, snow, and freezing precip
OWI-430 DSP-WIVIS Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors

OWI-430 DSP-WIVIS Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors

  • FAA-compliant, 60+ NWS/WMO weather codes
  • Triple aperture optical system, DSP-based
  • Self-heating lenses prevent frost & ice buildup
APG-815-DS (All Precipitation Gauge)

APG-815-DS (All Precipitation Gauge)

  • Measures rain & snow, 0.001 mm resolution
  • Adaptive heater tech for remote deployment
  • 80,000+ hr MTBF, no moving parts
LP-WIVIS Low Power Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors

LP-WIVIS Low Power Weather Identifier and Visibility Sensors

  • Low power: solar or battery compatible
  • Three sensing technologies in one unit
  • Functions as sensor and data acquisition system

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of weather parameters can OSI marine weather stations measure?

OSI marine weather stations measure precipitation type and rate (rain, snow, drizzle, freezing rain), meteorological optical range (visibility), temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, and wind direction. Advanced models report over 60 NWS/WMO weather codes, providing comprehensive environmental data for safe marine operations.

Are these weather sensors suitable for use on data buoys and offshore platforms?

How do OSI marine sensors perform in harsh ocean environments?

Do these sensors require regular maintenance or field calibration?

What power options are available for remote marine installations?

What communication interfaces do OSI marine weather sensors support?

What certifications do OSI marine weather stations carry?

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Industries We Serve

Marine & Ocean Research

Marine & Ocean Research

Deployed on data buoys and research vessels for continuous precipitation, visibility, and weather monitoring in open-ocean environments.

Commercial Shipping & Ports

Commercial Shipping & Ports

Shipboard weather stations provide real-time visibility and present weather data to support safe navigation and port operations.

Hydrometeorological Monitoring

Hydrometeorological Monitoring

Optical rain and precipitation gauges support flood forecasting, water resource management, and climate research at coastal and riverine sites.

Military & Government Operations

Military & Government Operations

Rugged, portable, and fixed marine weather sensors support Navy and government vessel operations requiring reliable atmospheric data collection.

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Why Maritime & Research Operators Choose Optical Scientific

800M+ Field Hours of Proven Data

OSI's patented algorithms are built from over 800 million real-world field hours, ensuring superior accuracy and reliability in the harshest marine environments.

Zero Maintenance, No Moving Parts

Optical scintillation technology eliminates moving parts and scheduled cleaning, delivering 24/7/365 unattended operation with MTBF exceeding 80,000 hours.

Trusted by NASA, NOAA & U.S. Navy

For over 30 years, OSI instruments have been deployed by leading government agencies and research institutions in the most demanding ocean and shipboard applications globally.

Get Expert Guidance on Marine Weather Sensors

Submit your inquiry and our technical team will respond with product recommendations, specifications, and pricing tailored to your marine application.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +01 301 963 3630. You can also send us a quick email at info@opticalscientific.com.