Nortek buoy systems
Surface buoys equipped with Nortek's trusted ADCP technology, providing real-time current and wave data.
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Real-time data acquisition
Nortek's SeaSense real-time software enables users to view data from their buoys in real time, from anywhere on the globe. Multiple data transmission options are available depending on your buoy selection.
Purpose-built for currents
Nortek's buoy systems are purpose-built to provide the best possible current profile data, even from dynamic surface platforms. Our long-trusted ADCPs offer built-in quality controls to maximize quality data collection.
Options for projects of any size
From the single-person-deployable Marin buoy to the advanced capabilities of the Alize buoy, Nortek's buoy systems offer an option for users with a wide range of budgets, project requirements, and capability demands.
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Products
Marin
Zephyr buoy
Alize buoy
ADCP options
Marin ADCP
Aquadopp series
Signature series
ADCP range(s)
Up to 20 m*
10 m - 90 m (inquire*)
30 m - 1000 m (inquire*)
Wave measurements
GNSS wave algorithms
AHRS
AHRS
Additional parameters
Heading, position, temperature
Heading, position, temperature, salinity, Gill weather station, others on demand
Heading, position, temperature, salinity, Gill weather station, others on demand
Maximum length
65 cm
2.35 m
5.9 m
Maximum diameter
50 cm
1.05 m
1.8 m
Weight (equipped)
20 kg
130 kg
900 kg
Deployment requirements
Hand-deployable by a single person
Deployable from any vessel, transportable by hand
Vessel and team required, Nortek assisted
Data transmission options
Iridium
Cellular network, Iridium
Cellular network, Iridium
Power
3 x 9W solar panels
4 x 60W solar panels, battery
4 x 85W solar panels, battery
*ADCP max range can vary on moving buoys
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Marin
Surface buoy + ADCPReal-time, motion-corrected current and wave data from a compact, easily deployable buoy
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Zephyr buoy
Real-time transmission of currents, waves, and other parameters, with expert data assistance
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Alize buoy
Real-time transmission of currents, waves, and other parameters, with expert data assistance