Category guide
- What are Data Buoys?
- Data buoys are autonomous floating platforms for meteorological and oceanographic monitoring, providing real-time environmental data. Types include Meteorological Buoys (wind; temperature; pressure), Wave Buoys (wave height and period), and Oceanographic Buoys (current; temperature; salinity).
- What are the different types of Data Buoys?
- Common types include Meteorological Buoys, Oceanographic Buoys, Wave Buoys.
- What standards apply to Data Buoys?
- Products in this category typically reference WMO No. 471 (Data Buoy Cooperation Panel) and ISO 19901-7:2022 (Metocean). Specific requirements may vary by application and deployment location.
- Buyer requirements
- Procurement typically requires Type, Hull Diameter (m), and Sensor Suite to match monitoring requirements. Measured Parameters (Wind; Temperature; Pressure for meteorological; Wave Height; Wave Period for wave; Current; Temperature; Salinity for oceanographic), Transmission method (Satellite; GSM; VHF), Power System (Solar; Battery), and Mooring Depth Rating are critical, as data transmission is essential for remote monitoring and operational reliability.