Autonomous operation with the Sailbuoy USV: The Sailbuoy technology makes a cutting-edge autonomous surface vessel that offers a sustainable oceanic exploration and monitoring approach. Designed to operate independently for months, the Sailbuoy harnesses wind and solar energy, significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional marine vessels.
Advanced Capabilities in Data Collection
The Sailbuoy is an eco-friendly option and a powerful tool for gathering precise marine data. Equipped with sophisticated sensors, it measures various environmental parameters, including water temperature, salinity, wave height, and even the concentration of microplastics. These capabilities make it an essential asset for environmental monitoring and scientific research.
Real-Time Data Transmission
One of the Sailbuoy’s most significant advantages is its ability to send collected data back to researchers in real time via satellite. This feature allows scientists to make quicker, more informed decisions based on the latest ocean conditions, potentially saving costs and enhancing the efficiency of marine operations.
Versatile Applications
The Sailbuoy has many applications, from tracking oil spills and monitoring aquaculture health to conducting climate research and oceanographic surveys. Its robust design ensures reliable performance even in harsh marine environments, proving indispensable for continuous and extended missions at sea.
Outside the island of Store Karlsö in the Baltic Sea, the Sailbuoy is used to monitor fish stocks for more than 100 000 seabirds, the largest seabird colony in the Baltic Sea.
The monitoring, from 2020, was the first long-term study of its kind. Learn more at The Stockholm Resilience Centre website here.
Learn more about this project here.
“With the Sailbuoy, we aim to transform how oceanographic research is conducted,” says Offshore Sensing`s CEO Max Hartvigsen. “This technology improves the efficiency and scope of marine data collection and aligns with global sustainability goals.”
The Sailbuoy is a key player in advancing marine research and promoting environmental stewardship in the world’s vast oceans.