Advancing Startup Innovation Technology... Promoting On-site Application Using Busan Port Infrastructure
Priority Introduction in Busan Port North Port Marina Facilities, Utilized for Safe Facility Management
Busan Port Authority (BPA) announced on the 22nd that it will support on-site testing for the project "Development of Real-Time Wave Information Monitoring Technology Based on X-Band Radar," which was selected for the 2024 Public-Private Partnership Open Innovation Support Program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, utilizing the infrastructure of Busan Port.
Installation view of blue information monitoring sensors. [Image source=HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Shipyard]
The Public-Private Partnership Open Innovation Support Program is a project that encourages open partnerships for mutual growth between demand companies such as large and medium-sized enterprises, public institutions, and startups, and supports the establishment of collaborative systems.
BPA plans to collaborate with "OceanAI," a company specializing in port control and vessel X-band radar technology development, to develop real-time wave information monitoring technology suitable for Busan Port.
Wave information refers to key data such as wave height, period, and direction, which are essential for the management of port facilities and maritime traffic safety. This information is crucial for the safety of wharves, quays, and marina facilities within Busan Port where vessels are berthed.
The X-band radar, operating in the 8?12GHz range, offers higher resolution compared to radars of other frequency bands, making it advantageous for detecting wave fluctuations.
OceanAI plans to use sensors and artificial intelligence technology to measure highly accurate wave information and build a platform that can be accessed at any time from various portable devices such as PCs, mobile phones, and tablets through a dedicated server and responsive website.
Starting from late July and continuing for about six months until early next year, measurement sensors will first be installed at the North Port marina facility for technology development. The plan is to later expand installation to the Yeongdo Cruise Terminal, quay walls, wharves, Gamcheon Port, and New Port to establish a safe facility operation system.
Kang Junseok, President of BPA, stated, "By introducing a real-time wave information monitoring system, we expect to identify in advance the impact of waves on port and coastal facilities, thereby contributing to efficient maintenance management of port facilities and the safe operation of moored and inbound/outbound vessels. We will continue to actively pursue public-private partnerships, including expanding support for startups through open innovation support programs in the future."
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