Drifting & Mooring Mini Wave Buoy 2.0 for Real-Time Ocean Wave & Surface Current Monitoring,
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1. Product Advantages

• Sub-Surface Profiling Capability: Designed with an enhanced structural hull supporting multi-sensor profiling arrays for deep water CTD, temperature chains, and acoustic sensors.

• Dual Deployment Flexibility: Operates seamlessly in both free-drifting ocean profiling and fixed-station mooring modes.

• High Sensor Expandability: Allows integration of additional customized sensors for vertical profiling data monitoring based on specific project needs.

• Multi-Channel Real-Time Telemetry: Equipped with real-time data transmission via Satellite (Iridium/BDS), GSM/Cellular, and HF radio communications.

• High Precision & Low Power: Powered by advanced multi-channel acquisition technology and low-power management for long-term field stability.

2. Production Process

1. Enhanced Hull Molding: Precision-molded using high-strength marine polymers and corrosion-resistant alloys engineered for deep-water hydrostatic pressure and UV resistance.

2. Electronics & Profiling Board Assembly: Assembly of multi-layer PCBs, low-power industrial microprocessors, multi-channel data acquisition units, and profiling cable interfaces.

3. Sealing & Waterproofing: IP68 hermetic potting, double-O-ring seals, and helium leak testing on all penetrations and sensor cable connectors.

4. Sensor Integration & Calibration: Precision multi-parameter calibration of wave sensors, CTD units, and profiling modules against oceanographic standards.

3. Quality Inspection

1. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing: Chamber pressure testing simulating depths up to 500+ meters for submerged housing and profile modules.

2. Communication & GPS Verification: Telemetry burn-in testing across Satellite, GSM, and HF frequency links to guarantee unbroken data transmission.

3. Thermal & Environmental Testing: Operational testing under temperature extremes (-20°C to +60°C) and severe sea state vibrations.

4. 30-Day Pre-Deployment Burn-In: Comprehensive functional test verifying continuous data logging, power management efficiency, and profiling accuracy.

4. Product Parameters & Monitored Data

Note: More sensors can be added on Wave Elf (Standard) 2.0 for profiling data monitoring based on needs.

5. Product Model

• Model Name: Wave Elf (Standard) 2.0 / Wave Elf Mini 2.0

• Deployment Type: Drifting, Mooring & Sub-surface Profiling

6. Packaging & Transportation

1. Packaging: Heavy-duty, shock-resistant customized wooden crates or flight cases lined with high-density die-cut EVA protective foam to safeguard profiling cables, sensors, and hull components during transit.

2. Transportation & Logistics: Air freight, sea container, or land transport compliant with UN38.3 standards for hazardous goods certification on internal lithium battery packs.

7. Product Purpose

The primary purpose of the Wave Elf 2.0 is to deliver continuous, high-precision oceanographic and sub-surface profiling observations across deep-water and coastal environments, supporting long-term scientific research, environmental safety, and offshore engineering.

8. Product Applications

• Scientific Research & Drifting Ocean Observation

• Directional Wave & Current Measurement

• Offshore Design, Operations & Deep Water Monitoring

• Coastal Engineering & Offshore Infrastructure Monitoring

• Marine & Freshwater Environmental Monitoring

• Offshore Renewable Energy & Wave Energy Studies

• Oil & Gas Environmental Monitoring

• Marine Meteorology & Weather Forecasting Studies

Product Overview:

Mini Wave Buoy 2.0 is a new generation of small intelligent multi-parameter ocean observation buoy developed by Frankstar Technology. It can be equipped with advanced wave, temperature, salinity, noise, and air pressure sensors. Through anchorage or drifting, it easily obtains stable and reliable oceanographic data—including wave height, wave direction, wave period, sea surface temperature, salinity, and air pressure—realizing continuous real-time observation.

Key Features:

Synchronous Multi-Parameter Observation: Simultaneously monitors wave parameters, water temperature, salinity, air pressure, and underwater noise.

Compact & Deployable: Compact, lightweight design (approx. 34kg body), making it easy for single-person handling and deployment at sea.

Multi-Mode Real-Time Communication: Real-time data transmission via Iridium satellite, HF, 4G,with local SD card backup storage.

Long Battery Endurance: Equipped with high-capacity energy storage units and solar charging options for extended field service.

Applications:

Widely applied in marine scientific research, marine environmental monitoring, offshore energy development, navigational safety forecasting, and ocean engineering.