Wavy

Wavy Drifter Buoy

Wavy is a simple and low-cost drifter buoy for river and coast line sea current measurements.
Easily deployable thanks to its size, weight and shape. It is a great solution for operations demanding simple logistics, low budget and multiple reading in same day.

 It is equipped with position sensor and communication. Log and report on its own position, even under rough sea conditions. The outer casing was designed to be resistant to plunging against the rocks. The structure will absorb the impact, keeping the inner electronics intact and able to carry on with its duty.

Depending on the currents, it may be deployed several times in the same day thanks to its long battery life.
Using just a laptop or a mobile phone (WavyHub), it is easy to configure and operate a Wavy System.

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Specifications

 Wavy

Solid-state Storage

8 MiB / Up to 36 hours of logs at 1Hz of GPS update rate / Up to 10.000 hours of logs sampling every 5 minutes

GSM

Supported frequency bands: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz

Bluetooth

Frequency of operation: 2480 MHz

GPS

Position Accuracy:

Battery

4400mAh Rechargeable lithium-ion battery / Up to 18 hours continuous operation sending one SMS every minute / Up to 25 hours continuous operation sending one SMS every 5 minutes

Operating Temperature

-10ºC to 70ºC

Form Factor

12cm diameter

Charger

Inductive charging / Approximately 10 hours of charging time

Mass

650g

 

Inductive Charger

Input

90 - 264V ~

Output

12V

 

Bluetooth Pen for PC

Interface

USB 2.0

Bluetooth

Frequency of operation: 2480 MHz

Software

WavyHub

 

Software for PC (WavyHub) 

Operating System Compatibility

Windows XP or later, Linux, Mac OS

Features
Constant GPS signal

Wavy is fitted with one low-power GPS module.

Easy to track down

From time to time, Wavy will send its position in an SMS or GPRS message to a predefined recipient, so that the user is able to track and then recover the buoy in real time.

 

Wireless Communications

Using wireless technology (Bluetooth) the user is able to download the data gathered by Wavy, and configure its behavior.

Simple Interface

Rotating the connector allows the user to turn Wavy on and off or to start logging data. The connector is removed when the batteries must be recharged.

Long Battery Life

Under full working conditions, Wavy can operate for more than one day

Light And Resistant

Built with light yet strong materials, Wavy can be easily deployed and recovered while sustaining a considerable amount of stress and shock.