Buoy tracking

摘要

Iridium, USA, partner Rock Seven, UK, and aids to navigation supplier Hydrosphere, UK, have developed an innovative new system that tracks and monitors inshore and offshore buoys using the RockFLEET vessel tracking and satellite data system. A spokesman said: "The new system enables a buoy location and battery voltage to be monitored from shore, providing up-to-date status at user-defined intervals to ensure optimal operation. This data can reduce the amount of time and money spent on buoy maintenance. The system can also be configured to trigger automatic alerts should a buoy move too far off-station or if the on board light fails."