EQUIPOCEAN - MetOcean - 7500 litres

Operational overview and field deployment

Instrument role in metocean buoy systems

EQUIPOCEAN MetOcean 7500 litres is designed as a large offshore buoy platform used for multi-parameter oceanographic and environmental measurement campaigns. It supports long-term deployments in demanding marine environments where stability and payload capacity are required.

Measurement capabilities and usage context

This buoy system is used as a hosting platform for a wide range of instruments, including directional wave sensors, Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, multiparameter probes, acoustic recorders, and meteorological stations. It enables simultaneous acquisition of multiple environmental variables for integrated marine monitoring.

Operational environment

The system is designed for offshore and open-ocean deployment conditions where strong environmental forces and long-duration operation are expected. Its structure is intended to maintain stability and measurement reliability under challenging sea states.

System integration role

Within a metocean monitoring network, it functions as a central data acquisition platform integrating multiple sensor payloads. It supports remote communication systems such as UHF, GSM, or satellite links for continuous data transmission and operational monitoring.

Deployment usage

Deployment involves mooring the buoy at a fixed offshore location for long-term autonomous operation. Configuration depends on the selected payload, mooring architecture, and environmental conditions specific to the deployment site.

Typical users

It is commonly used by offshore energy operators, oceanographic institutes, environmental monitoring agencies, and research organizations conducting large-scale marine observation campaigns.