A long endurance unmanned surface vessel for the ocean
The Sailbuoy is a long-endurance unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed for oceanographic data collection, environmental monitoring, and other marine applications
Key features of the Sailbuoy unmanned surface vessel
Autonomy: It can operate autonomously for long endurance periods, typically up to several months, using wind power for propulsion and solar power for onboard electronics.
Data Collection: It has various sensors to measure oceanographic and environmental parameters such as water temperature, salinity, currents, chlorophyll levels, and weather conditions. Depending on the specific mission or client needs, it is built with custom payloads and sensor integration. It provides real-time data transmission and allows for remote monitoring.
Monitoring and Data link: With long endurance coupled with acoustic modems, the Sailbuoy can communicate and monitor underwater networks. This gives you a mobile ocean-based gateway that enables data to flow from one discrete network to another.
Design and Implementation: The Sailbuoy’s design makes it a sustainable, zero-emissions, low-cost alternative to traditional research vessels and other USVs, offering a reliable solution for long-term data collection in challenging marine environments.
Navigation and Control: The Sailbuoy has GPS and other sensors that allow it to navigate pre-programmed routes or be controlled remotely. It can adjust its sail and rudder to optimize its course in various wind conditions.
Technical Data and Performance
The latest version of the Sailbuoy, mark (MK) 4, has been tested with wind speeds up to 30 m/s. See the approved metrics here.
Length: 2m
Navigable wind speed range 2-20 m/s
Displacement (weight): 60 kg
30W solar panels
Payload: 15 kg / 60 dm3
Maximum mission duration: 12 months
Average Speed: 1-3 knots
Our Unmanned Surface Vessels
Choose your Sailbuoy
We offer a range of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for various application areas. See the Sailbuoys we offer here for collecting environmental data, measuring meteorological parameters, advanced data communication, and more.
You can build your own Sailbuoy with the custom configurations below and submit your inquiry to us.
If you need assistance building your Sailbuoy, please book a meeting with us at our contact page here.
Build your own Sailbuoy
Select your sensor requirements and submit your inquiry in the form below.
Need any help? We are happy to guide you through the configuration options for our unmanned surface vessels.
Book a meeting directly with our CEO from our Contact page here.
