Overview
The low profile OTR-200™ buoy series is a rugged and extensible buoy design, available with a number of standard or customizable sensor configurations. The 200 series has an integrated communication and mapping capability including user preprogrammed reporting features or interactive TrekMap™ software control (view the buoy’s location, add oceanographic data, alter the reporting frequency, poll for a new position, or turn on the recovery beacon).
Features
• High Accuracy GPS Position
• INMARSAT D+ Satellite Network
• Internal Sea Surface Temperature Sensor
• Bi-directional Communications
• Long-Life Rechargeable Battery
• Solar Panel
• Fully Integrated with TrekMap™ Software
• High Intensity Recovery Beacon
• Standby, Operational and Recovery modes
Options
• External Sea-Bird 39 temperature recorder
• Tether attachment (bridle line affixed to the buoy)
• Drogue attachment (reinforced hull mounting point)
• WOCE drogue (contact us for more information)
• Standard battery charger or 6 gang battery charger
• Communications cable
• Customize your buoys sensor package working with our experienced R&D team
Specifications
Physical:
• 11” total height; 3.5” above water
• 20 lbs. positive buoyancy in sea water
• 27.5 lbs. (12.5 Kilograms) weight in air
• Pressure resistant to 15 meters depth
Electronics:
• INMARSAT D+ SAT101 Satellite Modem
• GPS 12 channel 8 sec hot/45 sec cold acquisition
• Internal sea surface temperature sensor
• Operating temperature -25° to 70° C; up to 95% humidity
• Private, digitally encoded burst signals
• Programmable
• Fully integrated with TrekMap™ software
Battery:
Solar rechargeable 12 Volt, 26 Amp-Hr, sealed gel cells
Overview
The low profile OTR-200™ buoy series is a rugged and extensible buoy design, available with a number of standard or customizable sensor configurations. The 200 series has an integrated communication and mapping capability including user preprogrammed reporting features or interactive TrekMap™ software control (view the buoy’s location, add oceanographic data, alter the reporting frequency, poll for a new position, or turn on the recovery beacon).
Features
• High Accuracy GPS Position
• INMARSAT D+ Satellite Network
• Internal Sea Surface Temperature Sensor
• Bi-directional Communications
• Long-Life Rechargeable Battery
• Solar Panel
• Fully Integrated with TrekMap™ Software
• High Intensity Recovery Beacon
• Standby, Operational and Recovery modes
Options
• External Sea-Bird 39 temperature recorder
• Tether attachment (bridle line affixed to the buoy)
• Drogue attachment (reinforced hull mounting point)
• WOCE drogue (contact us for more information)
• Standard battery charger or 6 gang battery charger
• Communications cable
• Customize your buoys sensor package working with our experienced R&D team
Specifications
Physical:
• 11” total height; 3.5” above water
• 20 lbs. positive buoyancy in sea water
• 27.5 lbs. (12.5 Kilograms) weight in air
• Pressure resistant to 15 meters depth
Electronics:
• INMARSAT D+ SAT101 Satellite Modem
• GPS 12 channel 8 sec hot/45 sec cold acquisition
• Internal sea surface temperature sensor
• Operating temperature -25° to 70° C; up to 95% humidity
• Private, digitally encoded burst signals
• Programmable
• Fully integrated with TrekMap™ software
Battery:
Solar rechargeable 12 Volt, 26 Amp-Hr, sealed gel cells