Sensors and Instruments for Ocean Environment
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editors
2. Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China
Interests: deep-sea in situ detection and operation technology; underwater cable health monitoring technology; deep-sea mobile detection platform technology
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Interests: ocean optical sensing technology; research and development of underwater optical detection technology and sensors
Interests: ocean exploration/observation technology and equipment; in situ seabed detection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ocean environment faces escalating challenges from climate change, pollution, and human activities. To address these challenges, advancements in sensor technologies and oceanographic instrumentation are essential for enabling the precise monitoring, sustainable management, and innovative exploration of marine environments. This Special Issue aims to spotlight cutting-edge advancements in sensors and instrumentation tailored for oceanographic applications. Contributions addressing the development, deployment, and integration of cutting-edge tools for measuring biological, chemical, physical, and geological parameters in diverse marine settings—from coastal zones to the deep sea—are highly encouraged. Topics include novel sensor materials, signal transmission in harsh underwater conditions, autonomous and intelligent sensing platforms, multisensory data fusion, and AI-driven analytics for real-time environmental assessment. We also welcome studies on the application of sensors in detecting pollutants, tracking biodiversity, assessing climate impacts, and supporting oceanographic research. By bridging technological advancements with ecological needs, this Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and accelerate the translation of sensor innovations into practical solutions for ocean conservation and resource management.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel sensor materials and miniaturized fabrication methods for harsh marine environments;
- Autonomous and remotely operated sensing platforms;
- Underwater communication and energy-efficient data transmission;
- Multi-sensor networks for real-time environmental monitoring;
- AI and machine learning applications in sensor data interpretation and anomaly prediction;
- Instruments for deep-sea exploration and extreme environment resilience;
- Sensor calibration and validation in dynamic marine conditions;
Applications in pollution detection, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration.
Prof. Dr. Jiawang Chen
Prof. Dr. Xiaoping Wang
Dr. Lei Guo
Dr. Yongqiang Ge
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ocean environment monitoring
- marine sensors, underwater instrumentation
- autonomous sensing systems
- multi-sensor data fusion
- AI-driven analytics
- environmental impact assessment
- deep-sea exploration
- real-time data transmission
- marine pollution sensing
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