S16 Multi Parameter Integrated Observation Data Buoy: Advanced Offshore Marine & Metocean Monitoring,
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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.”

S16 Multi Parameter Integrated Observation Data Buoy: Advanced Offshore Marine & Metocean Monitoring
Rugged, High-Capacity, and Autonomous Oceanographic Sensing Platform
The S16 Multi Parameter Integrated Observation Data Buoy is an advanced, high-capacity marine monitoring platform engineered for high stability and extended autonomous deployment in demanding offshore environments. Designed for full-scale oceanographic, meteorological, and water quality data collection, the S16 delivers continuous, real-time telemetry from coastal and open-sea monitoring sites.

Built with an enlarged, high-buoyancy hull crafted from marine-grade Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and coated with heavy-duty polyurea elastomer, the S16 delivers exceptional hydrodynamic stability, high payload capability, and maximum resilience against rough sea states, wave impacts, and long-term saltwater corrosion.

Whether deployed for deep-water ocean research, offshore wind farm site assessment, marine environmental baseline studies, or real-time storm and tide tracking, the S16 Observation Buoy unifies multi-sensor integration, solar power autonomy, and multi-channel telemetry into a robust, highly reliable platform.

Key Features & Advantages
Expanded Multi-Sensor Payload Capability: High-capacity architecture designed to support a full suite of meteorological sensors, wave and current profiling systems (such as ADCP), CTD sensors, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nutrients, and underwater acoustic devices.

Enhanced High-Buoyancy FRP Hull: Features an enlarged glass-fiber reinforced plastic body with an impact-resistant polyurea outer coating and marine-grade stainless steel superstructure, engineered to handle harsh offshore wave dynamics and heavy biofouling conditions.

Superior Solar & Battery Autonomy: Configured with an enlarged high-efficiency solar panel array and a high-capacity internal rechargeable battery bank, ensuring uninterrupted autonomous operation even during prolonged low-sunlight winter seasons.

Multi-Channel Real-Time Telemetry: Features redundancy in data transmission with multi-band cellular (4G/5G), VHF/UHF radio, and global satellite communication (BDS/Iridium) for continuous, real-time cloud data access from remote ocean locations.

Complete Marine Safety & Location Suite: Fully equipped with a dual-mode AIS transponder, high-visibility LED navigation beacon, radar reflector, lightning protection system, and automated GPS drift and hull leakage alarms.

Capabilities & Technical Specifications
Physical Structure & Hull: Heavy-Duty FRP Hull with Polyurea Protective Coating and Marine-Grade Stainless Steel Mast Frame

Power Management System: High-Output Solar Panel Array + Rechargeable Heavy-Duty Internal Battery Pack

Telemetry & Communications: Multi-Band Cellular / 5G / 4G, BDS / Iridium Satellite Telemetry, High-Capacity Internal Data Logger Backup

Meteorological Capabilities: Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar & Net Radiation, Precipitation

Oceanographic & Hydrographic Data: Wave Height, Wave Period, Wave Direction, Doppler Current Profiling (ADCP), Water Level, Tide Height

Water Quality & Ecological Monitoring: Temperature, Conductivity, Salinity, Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Turbidity, Chlorophyll-a, Blue-Green Algae, Nutrients

Navigation & Safety Systems: AIS Transponder, High-Intensity LED Beacon, Radar Reflector, GPS Geofencing & Leakage Alert System

Target Applications
Deep-Water & Offshore Marine Monitoring: Continuous observation of ocean currents, wave profiles, and water quality in open-sea and continental shelf regions.

Offshore Wind Farms & Marine Infrastructure: Real-time metocean and hydrographic data collection to support offshore site assessment, installation safety, and operations.

Oceanographic & Climate Change Research: In-situ data gathering for long-term ocean circulation modeling, storm surge detection, and climate dynamics research.

Fisheries & Marine Sanctuaries: Environmental tracking for offshore aquaculture zones, fish migration corridors, and marine protected ecosystem reserves.

Why Choose the S16 Integrated Data Buoy?
The S16 Multi Parameter Integrated Observation Data Buoy offers high buoyancy reserve, excellent structural stability in rough sea conditions, and exceptional power and sensor payload capacity. It is the ideal choice for demanding offshore projects requiring multi-depth sensors—such as current profilers and deep water quality chains—while keeping overall operational and maintenance overhead to a minimum.

Request a Customized Solution & Mooring Specification
Our ocean engineering team provides complete end-to-end integration, including sensor payload customization, telemetry configuration, and mooring line design tailored to your deployment site’s specific depth, current, and seabed conditions.