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Take a look at the Sailbuoy missions [here](https://sailbuoy.no/missions/?hsLang=en). ![Sailbouy model dark blue](https://sailbuoy.no/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20dark%20blue.png) ## 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.   [The Sailbuoy models](https://sailbuoy.no/unmanned-surface-vessels#models) ## The Sailbuoy technology **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. [Learn more](https://sailbuoy.no/the-sailbuoy-technology?hsLang=en) ![sailbuoy-ocean-diagram-2-768x627](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Blog%20images/sailbuoy-ocean-diagram-2-768x627.webp?width=768&height=627&name=sailbuoy-ocean-diagram-2-768x627.webp) ## 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. Learn more about the Sailbouy technology [here](https://sailbuoy.no/the-sailbuoy-technology?hsLang=en).  ![Length](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Length.png?width=50&height=50&name=Length.png) #### Lenght: **2m** ![Weight](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Weight.png?width=50&height=50&name=Weight.png) #### Displacement (weight): **60 kg** ![Weight](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Weight.png?width=50&height=50&name=Weight.png) #### Payload: **15 kg / 60 dm3** ![Speed](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Speed.png?width=50&height=50&name=Speed.png) #### Average Speed: **1-3 knots** ![Windolar](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Windolar.png?width=50&height=50&name=Windolar.png) #### Navigable wind speed range **2-20 m/s** ![Solar](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Solar.png?width=50&height=50&name=Solar.png) #### **30W** solar panels ![Time](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Icons/Time.png?width=50&height=50&name=Time.png) #### Maximum mission duration:  **12 months** ## 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](https://sailbuoy.no/contact/?hsLang=en). ![Sailbouy model eDNA](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20eDNA.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sailbouy%20model%20eDNA.png) ### SB eDNA The SB eDNA unmanned surface vessel collects environmental DNA (eDNA) samples.  [Explore](https://sailbuoy.no/sb-edna-unmanned-surface-vessel?hsLang=en) ![Sailbouy model Met](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20Met.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sailbouy%20model%20Met.png) ### SB Met The SB Met is equipped with advanced ADCP multidisciplinary oceanographic sensors. [Explore](https://sailbuoy.no/sb-met-unmanned-surface-vessel?hsLang=en) ![Sailbouy model Comms](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20Comms.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sailbouy%20model%20Comms.png) ### SB Comms The SB Comms gives you a mobile ocean-based gateway that enables data to flow from one discrete network to another.   [Explore](https://sailbuoy.no/sb-comms-unmanned-surface-vessel?hsLang=en) ![Sailbouy model Echo](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20Echo.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sailbouy%20model%20Echo.png) ### SB Echo The SB Echo is equipped with an echo sounder with transducers that can collect data for navigation, measure bottom depth, and detect schools of fish and plankton. [Explore](https://sailbuoy.no/sb-echo-unmanned-surface-vessel?hsLang=en) ![Sailbouy model Bio](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20Bio.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sailbouy%20model%20Bio.png) ### SB Bio The SB Bio can be monitored based on the desired water parameters important to each research initiative, including chemical, physical, and biological properties. [Explore](https://sailbuoy.no/sb-bio-unmanned-surface-vessel?hsLang=en) ![Sailbouy build your own](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20build%20your%20own.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sailbouy%20build%20your%20own.png) ### Build your own Select your sensor requirements and submit your inquiry using our USV builder.     [Build your own](https://sailbuoy.no/unmanned-surface-vessels#byo) ## Build your own Sailbuoy **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](https://sailbuoy.no/contact/?hsLang=en).   #### Included with all Sailbuoys - Autopilot and datalogger. The datalogger is configured to acquire, store and transmit data over iridium from integrated sensors. - Wind sensors - 30W of solar panels are included to power the autopilot and data acquisition system - 1 year subscription mission planner software licence - Transport case - Toolkit and basic spare parts. - Crib/trolley Select your sensor requirements and submit your inquiry in the form below. Please select a maximum of 5 sensors. 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