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1. Product Advantages

• High-Strength Corrosion-Resistant Hull: Constructed with a durable Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) hull body and protected by a robust polyurea coating for extended operational life in harsh marine environments.

• Marine-Grade Structural Components: Built with high-grade 316 Stainless Steel for both the upper mast and lower mounting bracket to effectively resist salt-spray corrosion.

• Solar-Powered Continuous Operation: Features an integrated solar power system (20 W x 3 blocks) combined with lead-acid battery storage up to 300 Ah for reliable, self-sustaining operation.

• Flexible Dual-Mode Communications: Supports short-range communication via GSM/GPRS/4G and UHF/VHF, alongside satellite connectivity for long-distance remote telemetry.

• Integrated Safety & Navigation Suite: Standard equipment includes an AIS transponder, navigation light, lightning rod, corner reflector, water leakage alarm, and out-of-position alarm.

• Comprehensive Parameter Monitoring: Capable of housing diverse sensor arrays for meteorological, oceanographic, environmental, and custom ecological measurements.

2. Manufacturing Process

• Hull Molding & Polyurea Coating: Precision molding of the Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) hull, coated with a protective polyurea outer layer for high impact resistance and long-term weatherability.

• Stainless Steel Structural Fabrication: Welding and assembly of the 316 Stainless Steel upper mast and lower support bracket.

• Power System Integration: Installation of three 20 W solar panels, charging controllers, and high-capacity lead-acid battery packs.

• Telemetry & Storage Configuration: Integration of multi-channel wireless transmission modules and 32 GB local data storage modules.

• Safety & Alarm Assembly: Mounting and wiring of the AIS transponder, navigation warning light, lightning protection system, and internal water leakage sensors.

3. Quality Control

• Watertight Integrity Verification: Comprehensive seal testing and internal moisture leakage sensor validation.

• Structural Load Testing: Mechanical strength and dynamic stress evaluation of the 316 Stainless Steel mast and lower bracket structures under ocean wave loads.

• Solar & Battery Performance Testing: Charge and discharge efficiency testing for the 20 W x 3 solar setup and 300 Ah lead-acid battery bank.

• Communication Link Verification: Signal integrity and data throughput testing across GSM/GPRS/4G, UHF/VHF, and Satellite communication channels.

• Navigation & Security Inspection: Functional checks of the AIS transponder, navigation warning light, corner reflector, and GPS geofencing position drift alarms.

4. Product Parameters

Technical Specifications

Measurable Sensor Parameters

5. Product Models

6. Packaging & Transportation

• Packaging: Securely packed in custom heavy-duty ocean export wooden crates with tailored foam buffering for structural and electronic components.

• Transport Logistics: With a diameter of 1.6 m and a hull weight of 153 kg, the S16 model allows straightforward deployment and transport via standard shipping containers, light cranes, or workboats.

• Battery Transport Safety: Fully compliant with international marine and air shipping regulations for lead-acid energy storage batteries.

7. Product Purpose

• Continuous, all-weather, real-time in-situ monitoring of marine meteorology, oceanography, water quality, and ecological conditions.

• Providing high-precision, multi-parameter observational data support for coastal protection, marine scientific research, and ocean engineering projects.

8. Product Applications

• Oceanography & Meteorology Scientific Research: Monitoring marine boundary layer meteorology, sea surface waves, currents, and water temperature dynamics.

• Ocean Engineering & Coastal Development: Baseline environmental monitoring for offshore installations, coastal construction, and port operations.

• Environmental Protection & Ecological Management: Water quality tracking including dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nutrients, algae blooms, and chemical indicators.

• Maritime Transport & Maritime Safety: Real-time environmental awareness, visibility monitoring, and navigation warning assistance in key navigation lanes and harbors.

• Renewable Energy Development: Long-term site assessment and metocean monitoring for offshore wind farms and wave energy farms.

“Data is for reference only; actual conditions shall prevail.”

# Frankstar S16m Multi-Parameter Integrated Ocean Observation Data Buoy

Marine environments demand monitoring solutions that are not only reliable but also adaptable enough to capture the complex interplay of atmospheric and oceanic conditions. The Frankstar S16m (Model FS-MDB-S16) is an intelligent, multi-parameter integrated observation data buoy engineered as a versatile platform for continuous, all-weather marine monitoring. It is purpose-built to serve researchers, offshore operators, and environmental agencies who require real-time, in-situ data streams across meteorology, hydrology, water quality, and ecology.

## An Integrated Platform for Comprehensive Marine Observation

At its core, the S16m buoy is a highly optimized structural platform designed for payload flexibility. Rather than being a single-parameter instrument, the buoy functions as a host system that allows users to configure it with a range of sensors tailored to their specific project needs. The top platform is built to house meteorological sensors, communication antennas, positioning equipment, and navigation safety apparatus. Below the surface, the main hull body and the lower mounting bracket provide secure integration points for advanced hydrological profilers and water quality sensors.

This modular design ensures that one buoy can deliver a synchronized dataset that spans from the atmosphere above the sea surface down through the water column. Collected parameters may include wind speed and direction, air temperature, barometric pressure, wave characteristics, current profiles, conductivity, temperature, depth, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, chlorophyll, and other ecologically significant indicators.

## Data Transmission and Remote Accessibility

Data collected by the S16m buoy are not locked at sea. The platform supports multiple communication options, allowing real-time transmission via satellite, GSM/GPRS/4G cellular networks, and UHF/VHF radio links. This multi-channel capability provides redundancy and operational flexibility, ensuring that critical data can reach shore even in remote or bandwidth-constrained environments.

Once transmitted, the data can be ingested directly into the Frankstar MEINS (Marine Equipment Intelligent Networking System) platform or forwarded to a client’s own proprietary receiving and visualization system. MEINS offers a cloud-based environment for convenient remote data access, visualization dashboards, archiving, and system health monitoring. This end-to-end connectivity transforms the buoy from a standalone instrument into a fully integrated node within a larger marine observation network.

## Built for Persistent, All-Weather Operations

Offshore and coastal deployments place extreme demands on hardware. The S16m buoy incorporates an optimized structural design intended to maintain stability and sensor alignment through varying sea states. The buoy hull and superstructure are engineered for durability and low maintenance, supporting the all-weather, continuous monitoring capability that is essential for long-duration campaigns.

Persistence at sea means that users gain a high-resolution temporal record of their monitoring site—an invaluable asset for detecting trends, capturing episodic events such as algal blooms or storm impacts, and validating numerical models.

## Applications Across Marine Sectors

The flexibility of the S16m buoy platform makes it relevant across a wide spectrum of marine applications:

- **Scientific Research:** Long-term time-series observations for physical oceanography, biogeochemical cycling, and climate-related studies.
- **Environmental Monitoring:** Continuous water quality surveillance for coastal management, marine protected areas, aquaculture sites, and pollution tracking.
- **Offshore Operations:** Metocean data support for engineering design, operational planning, and safety in offshore energy, port, and shipping activities.
- **Early Warning Systems:** Real-time data feeds for extreme weather, wave hazards, and water quality alerts that support timely decision-making.

## A Trusted Partner in Ocean Technology

Frankstar Technology focuses on providing reliable marine equipment and data networking solutions. The S16m buoy benefits from this background, offering a platform that emphasizes sensor integration, data transmission integrity, and user-friendly remote access. For organizations evaluating an observation buoy, the S16m delivers essential building blocks for a customized monitoring network.

## Exploring the S16m for Your Monitoring Program

Selecting the right buoy platform is a critical step in building a successful marine observation system. The Frankstar S16m offers a robust, communication-ready foundation that adapts to evolving scientific and operational requirements.

To learn more about sensor integration options, deployment configurations, or technical specifications of the FS-MDB-S16 buoy, we invite you to contact the Frankstar team. Our specialists can discuss your monitoring objectives and help determine how the S16m platform can be configured to meet your project needs.

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