Spotter Water Quality
Starting at $17,130
Equip your Spotter Platform with dissolved oxygen and temperature sensors to monitor subsurface water quality in real time.
Spotter is a modular, rapidly deployable marine sensing platform that delivers real-time surface and subsurface ocean data to power better decisions.
What is Spotter Water Quality?
A turnkey solution to monitor underwater temperature, dissolved oxygen, and other water quality parameters in real time. Ships globally, deploys quickly, and transmits water quality data instantly.
Surface Float
Hub for power and communication. Measures waves, wind, and pressure in real time.
Add More Sensors
Enhance Spotter Water Quality with additional sensors, such as:
- Current Meter →
- *pH Sensor
- **Salinity Sensor →
*Requires Bristlemouth Development Kit
**Pre-sale, ships in late 2025 or early 2026
Access Real-Time Water Quality Data
View real-time & historical observations, set alerts, and leverage the Sofar API to ingest data into custom dashboards and applications.
Set custom thresholds on water quality metrics and receive instant notifications.
Review data over time to identify patterns, trends, and seasonal variations.
Stream water quality measurements directly into your applications with JSON-formatted data.
Integrated Anti-Fouling Keeps Sensors Accurate
Dual anti-fouling technology — copper-based sensor faces plus automated wiper — ensures reliable data over extended deployments.
Passive Protection
Copper-based sensor faces naturally resist biofouling between cleaning cycles
Active Cleaning
Automated wiper brushes sensor surface on customizable schedule from hourly to daily
Smart Monitoring
Track battery voltage, wipe counts, and calibration status to ensure peak performance
How Marine Professionals Use Spotter Water Quality
