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Datawell Waverider Buoys

Model DWR MkIII, DWR4, DWR-G

Datawell directional wave buoys for long-life spectral wave monitoring, supplied, serviced and calibrated by RS Aqua.

Description

RS Aqua supplies Datawell Waverider buoys and runs a Datawell Service and Calibration Centre.

Models

  • DWR MkIII: more than three years of continuous monitoring, using accelerometers, pitch/roll sensors and a fluxgate compass, with an HF link up to 50 km
  • DWR4: doubles the sample frequency to 2.56 Hz and adds an acoustic current meter
  • DWR-G: GPS-based sensing in 70 and 90 cm hulls, plus a 40 cm version

Applications

Long-term directional wave monitoring for coastal, offshore and scientific users.

Specifications

DWR4 sample frequency2.56 Hz
DWR MkIII HF link rangeup to 50 km
DWR-G hull sizes40, 70 and 90 cm

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