--- title: "Scientific sector | Nexus Observatory" description: "Field campaigns, seismology, hydrology, ocean, ecology, polar and research-infrastructure gap filling. Observatory-as-a-service for research infrastructures…" url: https://observatory.global/sectors/scientific/ publisher: Nexus Observatory Inc. updated: 2026-10-28 --- [Nexus Observatory](https://observatory.global/) / [Sectors](https://observatory.global/#lines) / **Scientific** # Instruments that outlast the grant. Field campaigns, seismology, hydrology, ocean, ecology, polar and research-infrastructure gap filling. [Plan with us](https://observatory.global/contact/) Scenarios [The protocol](https://observatory.global/protocol/specification/) **Scenarios**: 5 **Templates**: 7 40,942 open instruments, every domain **01** Deployment scenarios ## 5 ways the grid is deployed here. From the sector research, each with the observatory template that serves it where one exists. Template · ri-gap-node ### Research-infrastructure gap-filling nodes Observatory-as-a-service for research infrastructures that must extend coverage under their own quality rules. Template · citizen-seismology ### Citizen seismology and school seismographs Compact seismographs feeding open data networks. [Protocol & Grid](https://observatory.global/grid-services/) · [Data & licensing](https://observatory.global/data-products/) Template · stream-gauge ### Stream gauges A low-cost tier beside national gauge networks. [Protocol & Grid](https://observatory.global/grid-services/) · [Sensors & instruments](https://observatory.global/sensors/) Template · wave-buoy-array ### Ocean and coastal low-cost buoy arrays Satellite-backhauled wave buoys accepted in a national programme trial. [Sensors & instruments](https://observatory.global/sensors/) · [Connectivity](https://observatory.global/connectivity/) · [Earth observation & GeoAI](https://observatory.global/earth-observation/) Template · bioacoustic ### Bioacoustics and biodiversity Open acoustic recorders for species baselines. **02** Proof ## What buyers ask to see. The evidence a procurement in this sector asks for, from the sector research. Each item is produced by the grid as a record, not written up afterwards. - Calibration traceability - Data-format conformance (netCDF/CF, FDSN, OGC SensorThings, WIS2) - Datasets with persistent identifiers - Uptime in harsh environments - Cost per data-year **03** Participation ## Where communities can host the grid. [Community Join the communityOne account for every community, platform and the Nexus Observatory app.](https://observatory.global/register/) [Open data Use the open networksPublic observing networks on their own terms, ready to reuse.](https://observatory.global/open/) [Hosting Host a stationTell us about a site; we bring the survey, the design and the crew.](https://observatory.global/contact/) **04** Lines ## The lines that serve it. 5 of the nine enterprise lines carry the scenarios above, ranked by how many name their work. [2 scenarios Protocol & GridYour grid, on the open protocol.](https://observatory.global/grid-services/) [2 scenarios Sensors & instrumentsMeasurements that carry their own proof.](https://observatory.global/sensors/) [1 scenario ConnectivityPrivate 5G, AI-RAN and orbit, on site.](https://observatory.global/connectivity/) [1 scenario Earth observation & GeoAIThe ground, measured and modelled.](https://observatory.global/earth-observation/) [1 scenario Data & licensingGrid data, licensed for your use.](https://observatory.global/data-products/) **05** Search terms and open work ## How the sector names the problem. The terms buyers and programmes use, and open projects in the space, named as factual references only. Naming a project is not an endorsement or a relationship. Search terms field campaign logistics autonomous weather station polar stream gauge telemetry wave buoy passive acoustic monitoring seismic station hosting research infrastructure in-situ data FAIR data Open projects, for reference - Raspberry Shake community and FDSN - AudioMoth (Open Acoustic Devices) - BirdNET - OpenMetBuoy - ObsPy - PhenoCam - OpenDroneMap - ICOS Carbon Portal tools - eLTER DEIMS **06** Other sectors ## Thirteen sectors, one grid. [5 scenarios Government and public safetyWarning starts with a measurement.](https://observatory.global/sectors/public-safety/) [4 scenarios CitiesThe street, measured block by block.](https://observatory.global/sectors/cities/) [5 scenarios Communities and ruralConnectivity and sensing, locally owned.](https://observatory.global/sectors/communities/) [5 scenarios IndustrialSites, ground and air, on one record.](https://observatory.global/sectors/industrial/) [5 scenarios AgricultureSoil, water and weather, field by field.](https://observatory.global/sectors/agriculture/) [4 scenarios Sports and eventsA temporary grid for a crowd.](https://observatory.global/sectors/sports-events/) [4 scenarios Development and humanitarianData gaps close before the crisis.](https://observatory.global/sectors/humanitarian/) [5 scenarios Environment and climateEcosystems, observed without a gap.](https://observatory.global/sectors/environment/) [4 scenarios EnergyAssets, grids and weather, joined.](https://observatory.global/sectors/energy/) [4 scenarios TransportCorridors that report their own state.](https://observatory.global/sectors/transport/) [4 scenarios Defence-adjacent (civil dual-use)Civil sensing only. Nothing else.](https://observatory.global/sectors/defence-adjacent/) [3 scenarios EducationLearning to observe, on a real grid.](https://observatory.global/sectors/education/) ## Bring us the site. Survey, design, deployment and operation for scientific. The form names who receives your details. 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