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BP-DR-40 Surface Drifting Buoy, 40 cm

BP-DR-40

BP-DR-40 Surface Drifting Buoy, 40 cm

40 cm drifter — the everyday hull for coastal Lagrangian current observation.

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Output & Integration

Satellite telemetry

Overview

The BuoyPro surface drifters follow surface currents via a 5.3 m holey-sock drogue. An onboard GNSS and high-precision SST sensor return position and water-temperature data over satellite telemetry. The series shares one design across four float sizes (30 / 40 / 60 / 80 cm) — larger floats carry more reserve buoyancy, hold the drogue closer to design depth in heavier sea states, and accommodate larger antennas and batteries for the longest deployments.

Catalog Position

Series: BuoyPro
Layer: Platforms

Key Features

  • PVC engineering-plastic float — corrosion-free, easy to brand
  • 5.3 m × 0.6 m holey-sock drogue (custom geometry on request)
  • Onboard GNSS plus high-precision SST sensor (0.005 °C accuracy)
  • Satellite telemetry returns position and environmental data to shore
  • 18-month working life, 24-month storage life

Applications

Surface current tracking and Lagrangian observation Sea surface temperature monitoring Search-and-rescue drift simulation calibration Oil-spill drift studies Ocean observation networks

Technical Specifications

Series BuoyPro
Layer Platform Layer
Product Family Buoy Platforms
Integration Satellite telemetry
Float diameter 40 cm
Weight 15 kg
Float material PVC engineering plastic
Drogue 5.3 m long, Ø0.6 m holey-sock cylinder (customisable)
Air temperature range −20 to 50 °C
Seawater temperature range −2 to 45 °C
Working life 18 months
Storage life 24 months
SST accuracy 0.005 °C
SST resolution 0.0001 °C
Telemetry Satellite

Output & Integration

Zenocean products are specified for integration with marine stations, buoy telemetry, PLC cabinets, environmental monitoring networks, and cloud-connected data platforms.

  • Support for RS485, Modbus, NMEA, and system-specific protocols.
  • Optional power and signal configurations based on project architecture.
  • Mechanical and electrical coordination for outdoor and marine deployments.

FAQ

Can Zenocean products be integrated with third-party monitoring platforms?

Yes. Many Zenocean products are offered with RS485, Modbus, NMEA, or project-specific communication options, making them suitable for integration into third-party acquisition and software environments.

Can you help recommend a sensor model based on the application?

Yes. Buyers can share the application, required parameters, output signal, environment, quantity, and installation conditions, and Zenocean can recommend suitable models or a system configuration.

Are documents available for export and project quotation?

Yes. Product catalogs, datasheets, communication guidance, and selection support can be prepared for export-oriented B2B discussions and project submissions.

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