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Aanderaa - Model MOTUS -Wave Buoy for Oceanographic and Water Quality Sensors
Wave buoys effectively measure currents and waves in a dynamic environment is challenging. Aanderaa has optimized existing sensors and developed new ones to meet requirements from operational users and researchers accurately. We provide accurate real-time data from our own DB1750 Buoy platform. Combining state of the art sensors from the Aanderaa Ocean Waves, Ocean Currents, and Water Quality product lines with the Real-Time Communication system provide you with a versatile solution for measuring Hydrological, Meteorological, and Water Quality parameters all from a single platform.
The MOTUS Wave Buoy combines the ultra-low-power and field proved solutions Aanderaa has from more than 50 years’ experience developing oceanographic and water quality sensors with a well proven, rugged, lightweight polyethylene buoy deployed in more than 40 countries all over the world. By selecting Aanderaa as your partner, you are on track for the lowest overall cost of ownership and a versatile platform that can be tailored to your needs.
Measure Wave Direction with market-leading accuracy
- Measure accurate wave characteristics with the flexibility of a Met Ocean (ODAS) buoy
- High sampling rate and mechanical dampening, ensuring low noise
- Compensate for buoy wave response, off-center placement of sensor and payloads by configurable settings
- Distinguish direction of swells and wind-driven waves
Get more from one system
- Current profile with intelligent compensation for movement
- Full suite of water quality parameters with anti-fouling
- Wide range of meteorology and 3rd party sensors
- Extendable with Navigational Aids and AIS
Maximize uptime
- Real-time data management and display system with GeoView
- Get the support you need with Xylem product experts in your region
- On-board processing of wave parameters resulting in lower demands for bandwidth and power