Observation and modeling of the ocean and climate

BEC (Barcelona Expert Center) is a multidisciplinary observatory relying on remote sensing to monitor multiple ocean variables.

BEC produces and distributes multivariable maps and provides advisory services to institutions and companies to help them solve specific problems related to risk and the environment through the design of customized solutions.

We design, build and deploy state-of-the-art in situ and proximal sensing systems.

We provide support and expertise to ocean monitoring activities, such as attended and unattended radiometric, optical and biogeochemical measurements of the sea surface. These measurements contribute to satellite validation and improved data processing algorithms.

We track ocean currents using adapted GPS and drifting buoys.

Design and definition of cost-effective alternative solutions through infrastructures that promote participatory science for water and ecosystem monitoring through citizen science and low-cost sensors (IoT network, Kduino, etc.).