OceanDrift-S
Surface drifting buoy for current tracking, location reporting, and environmental sensing.
OceanDrift-S is deployed on the sea surface and follows ocean currents with a drogue, using positioning and environmental sensors to monitor drifting conditions and send data back by satellite.
Current Following
Drogue-supported drifting design follows surface-current motion.
Satellite Return
Remote position and environmental data are returned to the data center.
Long Duration
Supports up to 18 months of operation and 24 months of storage.
Multiple Float Sizes
30 / 40 / 60 / 80 cm float options for different missions.
PVC Engineering Plastic
Marine-ready materials for robust surface use.
Custom Drogue
5.3 m long porous cylindrical drogue can be customized.
Water Temperature
Measures water temperature with high precision and resolution.
Warm / Cold Water Range
Designed for sea temperatures from -2 to 45 °C.
Compact Deployment
Lightweight package for field launch and recovery.
Overview
OceanDrift-S is a surface drifting buoy intended for current studies and environmental monitoring. It remains on the sea surface while a drogue or water sail helps it follow current movement, allowing researchers and operators to observe transport pathways and local conditions.
The platform combines positioning with water-temperature and other optional sensors, then returns data to a processing center through satellite communications. Its configurable float sizes and long operating duration make it suitable for sustained drifting missions.
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Drifting Platform
Environmental Monitoring
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Product Datasheet
Deployment configuration, float options, and mission duration guidance.
Request PDFMission Planning Support
Guidance for drifter selection, drogue setup, and telemetry planning.
Email SupportField Deployment Services
Support for launch planning, data workflows, and operational readiness.
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Satellite Telemetry Package
Remote data return support for drifting missions.
Temperature Sensor Package
High-precision water-temperature integration.
Mission Customization
Support for tailoring drifter size and payload to the campaign.
Support
Mission design guidance for current tracking and environmental drifter studies.
Support for float selection, drogue configuration, and launch planning.
Satellite communications and data-center integration assistance.
Operational support for research, coastal monitoring, and emergency-response programs.
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We can help configure the right drifting platform, payload, and data-return workflow for your campaign.
Current Tracking
Designed to follow surface transport pathways.
Satellite Ready
Supports remote mission data return.
Flexible Sizing
Multiple float options for different deployments.
Long-Duration Use
Built for extended drifting operations.