High-Precision Drifting & Mooring Mini Wave Buoy 2.0 for Ocean Monitoring

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 can easily obtain stable and reliable sea surface pressure, surface water temperature, salinity, wave height, wave direction, wave period and other wave element data, and realize continuous real-time observation of various ocean elements.

The data can be sent back to the cloud platform in real time through Iridium, HF and other methods, and users can easily access, query and download the data. It can also be stored in the SD card of the buoy. Users can take it back at any time.

Mini Wave buoy 2.0 have been widely used in marine scientific research, marine environmental monitoring, marine energy development, marine forecasting, marine engineering and other fields.

 

 


Product Detail

Product Tags

High-Precision Drifting & Mooring Mini Wave Buoy 2.0 for Ocean Monitoring,
Marine Monitoring Buoy, Mooring Wave Buoy, Ocean Data Logger, Oceanographic Wave Sensor, wave measurement buoy,

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

Parameter Category Monitored Parameters PDF
Oceanographic

• Wave Height

 

• Wave Period

 

• Wave Direction

 

• Wave Spectrum

 

• Current Speed

 

• Current Direction

Environmental & Profiling

• Water Temperature

 

• Salinity / Conductivity

Meteorological

• Wind Speed

 

• Wind Direction

 

• Air Temperature

 

• Humidity

 

• Barometric Pressure

Additional Options

• Nuclear Radiation

 

• Underwater Acoustic

 

• Hydrocarbon Sensing

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

The Drifting & Mooring Mini Wave Buoy 2.0 is designed for real-time oceanographic and coastal wave monitoring. Capable of both drifting and anchored mooring operations, it delivers accurate wave height, period, and directional data. Features a compact, durable, and corrosion-resistant housing suitable for harsh marine environments and long-term ocean research.


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