Sensor agnostic smart buoys - HyperKelp

Port of San Diego

United States

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2025

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HyperKelp Inc. will demonstrate Kelp Smart Buoys at 5 tideland points that gather and consolidate data in real time and send results to an online platform. The buoys support environmental initiatives by monitoring "underwater noise levels, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, and water quality parameters."

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