Ultra-Lightweight & Compact Structure: Weighing only 11.5 kg with a diameter of 510 mm, it enables easy single-person handling and rapid deployment from small vessels or coastal sites.
Dual Deployment Versatility: Operates reliably in both free-drifting ocean observation and fixed mooring configurations.
Robust Polycarbonate Material: Built with a durable Polycarbonate (PC) hull to ensure high impact resistance during field operation.
Multi-Channel Real-Time Telemetry: Supports short-range (GSM/GPRS/4G) and long-range (UHF/VHF, Satellite) communications for unbroken remote telemetry.
Optimized Power Management: Integrated with a 120 Ah lithium battery pack supporting a 6-month battery life under standard transmission intervals.
Precision Hull Fabrication: High-grade Polycarbonate (PC) molding engineered to achieve optimal structural rigidity, UV resistance, and hydrodynamic balance.
Electronics & Sensor Assembly: Integration of industrial low-power microprocessors, high-precision wave modules, multi-channel acquisition boards, and internal 32GB data storage.
Hermetic Waterproofing: Precision double-O-ring sealing and IP68 potting applied to electronic compartments and cable pass-throughs.
Sensor Calibration: Multi-parameter calibration against national oceanographic standards prior to final assembly.
Hydrostatic Pressure & Waterproofing Test: Sealed chamber pressure testing to ensure hull integrity under submerged ocean forces.
Telemetry & GPS Burn-In Verification: Comprehensive signal testing across GSM/GPRS/4G, UHF/VHF, and Satellite links to verify reliable data transmission.
Thermal & Vibration Chamber Testing: Operational stability testing under environmental temperature variations and wave movement vibrations.
Pre-Shipment Functional Burn-In: Continuous functional burn-in test verifying internal logging, 30-minute interval transmission stability, and power efficiency.
| Category | Specification Item | Parameter Details |
| Model Info | Model No. |
FS-WEM |
| Physical Specifications | Dimension |
Φ510 mm × H: 465 mm |
| Buoy Body Weight |
11.5 kg |
|
| Hull Material |
Polycarbonate (PC) |
|
| Shell Colour |
Default Yellow/Gray (Customizable) |
|
| Power Supply | Battery Type |
Lithium Battery Pack |
| Battery Capacity |
120 Ah |
|
| Battery Life |
6 months |
|
| Data Management | Data Acquisition Interval |
Default Update Every 30min (Customizable) |
| Short Range Communication |
GSM/GPRS/4G |
|
| Long Range Communication |
UHF/VHF, Satellite |
|
| Data Storage |
32G Internal Memory |
|
| Monitored Parameters | Oceanographic Parameters |
Wave Height, Wave Period, Wave Direction, Wave Spectrum, Current Speed, Current Direction |
| Environmental Parameters |
Water Temperature, Salinity / Conductivity |
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| Meteorological Parameters |
Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Weather Station |
|
| Additional Options |
Nuclear Radiation, Underwater Acoustic, Hydrocarbon Sensing |
Note: A mooring system can be added to the Wave Elf series buoy for fixed-location monitoring.
Model Designation: Wave Elf (Mini)
Model Number: FS-WEM
Deployment Mode: Drifting & Mooring Compatible
Packaging: Heavy-duty, shock-resistant customized wooden crate (or custom flight case) lined with high-density die-cut EVA protective foam to safeguard internal sensors and the PC hull during transit.
Transportation & Logistics: Air freight, express courier, sea container, or land transport compliant with UN38.3 standards for hazardous goods certification on internal lithium battery packs.
The primary purpose of the Wave Elf (Mini) is to provide a highly mobile, compact oceanographic monitoring platform for continuous measurement of wave dynamics, sea surface physical elements, and environmental conditions across offshore and coastal waters.
Directional Wave & Current Measurement
Scientific Research & Drifting Ocean Observation
Marine Meteorology, Weather Forecasting, & Climatology Studies
Port & Maritime Traffic Monitoring & Safety Control
Offshore Design, Operations & Deep Water Monitoring
Coastal Engineering & Offshore Infrastructure Monitoring
Oil & Gas Environmental Monitoring
Offshore Renewable Energy & Wave Energy Studies
Marine & Freshwater Environmental Monitoring, Including Water Quality Studies