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RUBHY Rugged Acoustic Buoy

Model RUBHY RB-SDA14, RUBHYAI

Wi-Fi controlled buoy for real-time underwater noise monitoring in heavy seas, with up to 4 hydrophones; the AI version detects and classifies sounds.

Description

RUBHY is a rugged buoy for real-time underwater noise monitoring. It acquires data from 4 wide-band hydrophones and sends real-time noise information (SEL, SPL, third-octave band levels) within a 10 km range. At under 350 kg it deploys from a working boat, records up to 40 days non-stop and operates up to sea-state 5. The RUBHYAI version adds AI detection and classification of anthropogenic, meteorological and biological sounds, including cetacean detectors.

Key features

  • 4 wide-band hydrophone inputs
  • Real-time data within 10 km
  • Up to 40 days of continuous recording
  • RUBHYAI: broadband 3 Hz to over 500 kHz, multiparameter sensors, UHF, wifi, iridium and 4G links

Applications

  • Harbor construction, pile-driving and seismic survey monitoring
  • Ship-radiated noise monitoring

Specifications

Hydrophone inputs4
Real-time range10 km
Weightless than 350 kg
Recordingup to 40 days non-stop
Sea stateup to sea-state 5
Bandwidth (RUBHYAI)3 Hz to over 500 kHz

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