WatchKeeper™ MetOcean Buoy

A proven, versatile, & reliable data collection buoy for diverse, oceanic environments.

The WatchKeeper™ is a rugged, lightweight environmental monitoring buoy that is easy to deploy and operate. It has been designed and standardized to meet multiple clients’ specific requirements, allowing efficient in-field service-ability and exceptional data management.

Features:

Applications:

Weather forecasting
Climate studies
Operations & safety
Resource assessment
Maritime safety
Marine domain awareness
Wind speed & direction
Current speed & direction
Water levels

Learn more about the WatchKeeper™

Like all AXYS buoys, the WatchKeeper is a flexible and durable platform, hosting the best Directional Wave Sensor (TRIAXYS G3) in the market. Solar panels and re-chargeable batteries provide autonomous power for optimal performance in the harshest marine environments.

Dual primary, two-way telemetry is available with Satellite, Cellular and Radio options. This two-way communications allow clients to remotely configure each device to collect relevant information and perform diagnostics for maximum data availability.

WatchKeeper™ Specifications

A wide array of sensors can be integrated:

Wind speed
Wind direction
Air temperature/relative humidity
Solar radiation
Barometric pressure
Wave height
Direction and period
Current speed and direction
GPS, compass
CTD
Radiation & water quality sonde

2- way telemetry options:

Inmarsat IsatData Pro
Iridium
GPRS/HSPA
CDMA/EVDO
UHF/VHF

Renewable power supply:
Fully solar powered. Four 35W solar panels, 400 to 500 amp hour battery capacity.

Configurable floatation:
The WatchKeeper buoy design allows for floatation size configuation to suit the target deployment area.

Diameter options: 1.7m and 2.6m

Navigation aids, alarms and buoy tracking:

Standard lamp
Radar reflector
AIS transponder

GPS package indicates whether buoy is on-station through the AXYS WatchCircle Alarm Position Verification; also includes Buoy Status information (State of charge threshold alert, water intrusion alert) with 3 severity stages, communications inactivity alert.

Proven AXYS designed mooring options:
Inverse catenary, chain, semi-taut, or false bottom.

Data access & management:
WatchMan500 on-buoy telemetry power and sensor management.

Proven aid-to-navigation (AToN) platform:
Welded aluminum, six watertight buoyancy compartments plus one watertight central compartment for electronics, batteries and sensors. Aluminum superstructure and steel substructure are bolted onto the hull.