BOREALIS : Advanced Acoustic Monitoring for Marine Applications
Revolutionizing ocean monitoring with low-power, versatile acoustic sensing, fully compatible with the Bristlemouth ecosystem.
Pre-order now for $2,700, delivered June 1st, 2025.
What is BOREALIS?
Meet the Bristlemouth Open Recorder & Edge-processor for Acoustic Low-power Information Systems (BOREALIS), a cutting-edge solution for passive acoustic monitoring and edge processing. Designed by Applied Ocean Sciences, BOREALIS delivers unmatched versatility, energy efficiency, and seamless Bristlemouth ecosystem integration.
Key Benefits:
Ultra-Low Power Efficiency
BOREALIS is designed with a focus on energy efficiency, consuming ≈40mW for core logging functionality. This ensures extended deployments, minimizing maintenance and operational costs.
Seamless Bristlemouth Integration
As a Bristlemouth-compatible device, BOREALIS plugs effortlessly into an open-source ecosystem, enabling modularity, flexibility, and future-proof connectivity with other devices.
Rugged, Compact Design
Engineered for resilience, BOREALIS withstands harsh marine conditions. Its compact form factor (2″ diameter, 10″ length) ensures ease of deployment across various platforms.
Onboard Edge Processing
With advanced onboard processing capabilities, BOREALIS reduces data transmission needs by analyzing acoustic signals in real time, providing actionable insights without the need for constant connectivity.
The Current Challenges in Marine Monitoring
Marine monitoring is critical, but traditional solutions often fall short due to:
- High costs and complex proprietary systems
- Limited compatibility between devices, leading to inefficiencies
- Short deployment lifespans and high energy requirements
These challenges make scalable, long-term ocean monitoring a significant hurdle—until now.
How BOREALIS Solves These Challenges
BOREALIS is purpose-built to address these industry pain points:
- Plug-and-Play Integration: Easily connects to any Bristlemouth-enabled system without engineering work
- Affordable Innovation: Disruptively priced, making advanced sensing accessible to all
- Unmatched Endurance: Long-lasting performance with low power consumption
- Advanced Communications: Uses 10BaseT1L communications for power and data at up to 10 Mbps
Applications
Real-World Uses for BOREALIS
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Marine Mammal Monitoring
Track baleen and toothed whales with precision.
Wind Farm Assessments
Measure acoustic emissions and monitor marine activity.
Fisheries Management
Detect vessel activities to prevent illegal fishing.
Environmental Impact Studies
Analyze underwater noise during construction projects.
Homeland Security
Monitor underwater activity for defense applications.
Specification
The Bristlemouth Ecosystem
BOREALIS is fully compatible with the Bristlemouth ecosystem, an open standard delivering plug-and-play hardware interfaces for marine applications. This compatibility enables:
- Effortless upgrades and modular integrations
- Future-proof scalability for evolving technologies
BOREALIS Webinar
Watch Dr. Chris Verlinden, CTO of Applied Ocean Sciences, introduce BOREALIS and its role in the Bristlemouth ecosystem.
Pre-order Your BOREALIS Today
Pre-order now for $2,700, delivered June 1st, 2025.
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