The TIDAS 900 Buoy is a marine research station developed for coastal freshwater and saltwater data monitoring. Built in the United States, the 900 Buoy is designed to meet the goals put forth by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Integrated Oceanic Observing System (IOOS), and also meets the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard for non-navigational buoys. Engineered for custom configuration, the 900 can be factory-equipped, and field-expanded, with specific data acquisition components as dictated by program needs.
Developed in collaboration with the Marine Hydrodynamic Laboratory at the University of Michigan, the 900 buoy can also be equipped with a directional wave height sensor — the Inertial Wave Sensor (IWS). The IWS satisfies the “First-5” standard as defined in the IOOS National Operational Wave Observation Plan, making the buoy suitable for use in the IOOS surface-wave monitoring network for the United States.
The 900 buoy is a low cost-low maintenance, easy launch-easy retrieval monitoring system, designed as a “plug and play” platform, giving significant flexibility in measured parameters and making it possible to add other data sensors as desired.
Standard features include:
- Advanced composites technology — Strong, durable construction
- Integrated solar power panels
- Open architecture for easy installation of optional sensors and components
- Field-removable electronics housing and mast for easy-access, maintenance and service
- Navigation light (2 nautical mile rated)
- Integrated Radar reflector
- Full Warranty