AXYS Ocean & Coastal Monitoring buoys can be designed and configured in a variety of ways depending on client requirements. A typical buoy can measure, (but is not limited to), wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, air temperature, relative humidity, water temperature, currents, waves, oil, pH, DO, and other water quality parameters. Raw data is processed and can be logged on board the buoy and then transmitted via radio, cellular, or satellite telemetry to the end user. All AXYS buoys provide the dual function of automated weather station and navigational aid. Deployments can be in a variety of locations, from calm, shallow waterways to 4,900m depth in open oceans. All buoys are powered by solar panels and rechargeable batteries. Our Sales Department would be pleased to provide you with a custom quote for your application including a custom mooring.

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Marine Systems Overview (PDF, 466 KB)

3 Metre Buoy
	The ideal data collection buoy for exposed coastal sites and open ocean. The 3 Metre buoy is assembled from three main components: the Hull, the Superstructure, and the Substructure, which are bolted together. This design allows the buoy to be easily dismantled for transportation on land or by ship. The buoy hull is discus-shaped, which allows it to move with the waves and provide accurate measurements of wave height, period, and direction. More Information
6 Metre NOMAD Buoy
	The ideal data collection buoy for extreme marine weather conditions The NOMAD (Navy Oceanographic Meteorological Automatic Device) can be equipped with a full complement of meteorological and oceanographic sensors. There is sufficient space on and in the hull to carry additional payload systems, solar panels, and primary batteries to allow for several years’ operation. More Information
WatchKeeper Buoy
	The ideal data collection buoy for large lakes, rivers and coastal waters The AXYS Technologies, Inc. (AXYS) WatchKeeper buoy can be outfitted with a wide range of sensors for monitoring weather, air and water quality, waves and other parameters in coastal areas, lakes and rivers. Depending on the environmental conditions at the deployment site, the WatchKeeper can be deployed in water depths from 20m to 500m. More Information
WatchMate Buoy
	The ideal data collection buoy for lakes, reservoirs, rivers, canals and coastal waters The AXYS Technologies, Inc. (AXYS) WatchMate buoy is the ultimate multipurpose buoy. With multiple hull size options and three superstructure options, WatchMate is a rugged, lightweight environmental monitoring buoy that can be configured with a wide range of sensors for monitoring weather, air and water quality, waves and currents, among other parameters. More Information
WatchMaster Buoy
	The ideal data collection buoy for large lakes, rivers, harbours and open ocean The AXYS WatchMaster buoy is a rugged environmental monitoring buoy that maintains all the features and requirements for navigational aids. It can be outfitted with a wide range of sensors for monitoring weather, air and water quality, waves, currents, and other parameters in coastal areas, lakes and rivers. More Information

Data Management and Display
	Remotely manage your environmental monitoring systems and view acquired data An essential element of managing any monitoring network is the ability to command and control system components when neede. The AXYS Data Management System (DMS) software suite is designed to facilitate WatchMan500 station configuration and the control of data collection, processing and display. Included applications in the DMS suite, SmartView and SmartWeb, offer the ability to display, graph and export environmental data collected by the DMS. More Information

Case Studies:

• The Marine Institute uses AXYS buoys to create the SmartBay network in Placentia Bay
• Oceanographic Data Buoys chosen for Italian Ocean Monitoring Network
• NOAA deploys buoys as observing stations for educational and scientific purposes in the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS)
• AXYS' 3 Metre metocean buoy supports analysis of meteorological conditions during oil exploration process
• Environment Canada monitors water quality and meteorological parameters in the Fraser River Estuary

Testimonial Letters:

• NOMAD, 3 Metre and WatchKeeper Buoys for Environment Canada (PDF, 22 Kb)
• 3 Metre and WatchKeeper Weather Buoys for Environment Canada (PDF, 15 Kb)
• 3 Metre Buoy for Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland (PDF, 89 KB)

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Deployment Videos

3 Metre Buoy service and deployment

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Technical Papers

• Measurement of Wind and Waves from a NOMAD Buoy in High Sea States (PDF, 69 Kb)
• The Storm Wave Studies - An investigation into the data recovered from the 6m Moored NOMAD Buoy on Canada's East and West Coasts (PDF, 392 Kb)
• Advances in Buoy Technology for Wind/Wave Data Collection and Analysis (PDF, 180 Kb)
• Biological monitoring with the Western Canada ODAS Marine Buoy Network (PDF, 199 Kb)