AXYS Technologies System / Package
WatchKeeper MetOcean Buoy
Lightweight solar-powered environmental monitoring buoy with TRIAXYS G3 wave sensor, in 1.7 m and 2.6 m diameters for coastal waters, lakes, rivers and rougher seas.
Description
The WatchKeeper is a rugged, lightweight environmental monitoring buoy that hosts the TRIAXYS G3 directional wave sensor and a configurable sensor suite: wind, air temperature and humidity, solar radiation, pressure, current profiler, CTD and water quality.
Key features
- Diameter options of 1.7 m and 2.6 m; the 2.6 m version adds buoyancy for rougher, deeper waters
- Four 35 W solar panels and 400 to 500 Ah batteries
- Dual primary two-way telemetry: satellite, cellular and radio
- Aid-to-navigation platform with lamp, radar reflector, AIS and WatchCircle alarm
- Welded aluminium hull with six watertight buoyancy compartments
Applications
Coastal waters, lakes, reservoirs and rivers, and rougher seas with the larger hull.
Specifications
| Diameter | 1.7m and 2.6m |
|---|---|
| Solar panels | Four 35W |
| Battery capacity | 400 to 500 amp hour |
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