OMC-7018 Data Buoy

The OMC-7018 is a 1.8 m diameter buoy for measuring water quality, water current and meteorological parameters. It can be used in open sea, in coastal areas, in harbours or even in large lakes. Applications can range from short term monitoring for supporting marine engineering projects, to long term monitoring for vessel guidance, harbour operations, flood protection or environmental studies.


One platform, modular payload
The basic platform of the OMC-7018 is a yellow polyethylene float with a diameter of 1.8 m and an instrument tower on top. Based on the user requirements, a modular payload of sensors, data processing, communications and power supply is added. These modules are common to all Observator OMC-70xx buoys. The modular approach allows the user to select only the components he needs.

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Features

  • Hull molded from UV resistant polyethylene, filled with high density polyurethane foam
  • Diameter: 1.8 m
  • Total height: 4.3 m
  • Weight: 600 kg (all without payload)
  • Solar powered, max 150 Ah/12V battery capacity
  • Meteorological parameters, including wind speed & direction, barometric pressure & temperature, solar radiation and more
  • Water quality sensors including turbidity, dissolved oxygen, conductivity (salinity), chlorophyll and more
  • Water current profiler (ADCP), measuring current speed and direction at multiple depths simultaneously
  • On board data logging
  • Communication to internet server by mobile phone network, radio or satellite (multiple systems supported)
  • Direct radio communication to a nearby ship is also possible
  • Radar reflector, AIS, St. Andrews Cross and signal light to prevent collisions

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