Overview
Marin is Nortek’s complete, end-to-end solution for real-time current and wave measurements from a compact, easily deployable surface buoy. With the integrated ADCP and ready-to-use system design, Marin can be deployed and operational from day one, without specialist integration expertise.
Users benefit from real-time data viewing in Nortek’s new SeaSense software, making it easy to access current velocities or wave parameters in real time, wherever in the world you are.
Marin’s purpose-built, balanced design provides the stability required for quality current profiles, while remaining compact, affordable and easy to use.
- Currents
- Waves
Highlights
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Motion-corrected current velocity profiles
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Real-time data transmission
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Balanced form factor for quality current and wave measurements
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Compact and easy to deploy
Usage
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Environmental monitoring programs
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Ports and harbor management
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Aquaculture operations
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Scientific research
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Offshore operations requiring at-a-glance info
Setup
Marin's ADCP measures currents over up to a 20 m profile with customizable measurement setup. Preparing the system for deployment is straightforward thanks to the pre-integrated ADCP solution.
Deployment
The Marin buoy is easily hand-deployable from vessels of any size. The standard deployment setup includes an anchor weight and secondary float to provide buoy stability. Marin is powered by three 9W solar panels and offers a battery backup if required.
Data
Data are transmitted in real-time through satellite (iridium) and viewed using the SeaSense viewer software. Marin measures current velocity profiles, directional wave parameters, and supporting information such as temperature and pressure.
Water type |
Suitable for seawater, freshwater, and brackish water |
Operating temperature |
-20°C to +60°C |
Storage temperature |
-20°C to +60°C |
Direct sunlight exposure |
Tolerant to 10 years aggregated direct sunlight |
Operating pressure rating |
Equivalent to 2 m depth |
Survival pressure rating |
Equivalent to 20 m depth |
Maximum diameter |
50 cm |
Maximum height |
65 cm |
Maximum weight |
20 kg, including full battery set |
Handling |
Designed for single-person handling / deployment |
Solar charging |
Solar panel capacity sufficient to keep the battery pack charged during fall/winter at 50° latitude N/S |
Solar panels |
3 x 9W |
Power note |
Final sizing depends on total system power consumption and safety margins |
Wave height |
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Range |
0.2 - 20 m |
Resolution |
TBC |
Accuracy |
TBC |
Wave direction |
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Range |
0 - 360° |
Resolution |
TBC |
Accuracy |
TBC |
Wave period |
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Range |
1 - 30 s |
Resolution |
TBC |
Accuracy |
TBC |
Measurement range |
Up to 20 m |
Cell size |
1 m standard |
Accuracy |
±1% of measured value ±0.5 cm/s |
Heading |
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Range |
0 - 360° |
Resolution |
<0.01° |
Accuracy |
2° |
Position |
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Resolution |
0.1 m |
Accuracy |
<5 m |
Water temperature |
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Range |
-4°C to +40°C |
Resolution |
0.01°C |
Accuracy |
0.1°C |