New spherical ADCP buoys rated for 3500 mt water depth
ADCP buoys are buoyant devices that integrate Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) which is a non-contact, acoustic-based sensor used to measure the velocity of water currents.
How does an ADCP buoy work? An ADCP sends out pulses of sound into the water, and when these sound waves bounce off particles suspended in the water, the ADCP measures the changes in frequency (the Doppler shift) of the returning sound waves. This change is used to determine the speed and direction of the water at different depths, and is then processed into a hydrograph through software analysis. These oceanographic buoys facilitate the acquisition of high-resolution data on ocean current dynamics, which is crucial for ocean modeling and climate research. Reaching a depth of 3500 meters enables the collection of oceanographic data that was previously unattainable, opening new frontiers for deep-sea research and monitoring.
Those buoys are designed in a spherical shape in order to minimize viscous friction, filled with syntactic foam and with polyurethane elastomer finish.
Our ADCP buoys are engineered to be stable, strong, and resistant to the marine environment, designed to outperform and outlast conventional mooring flotation, allowing a great degree of customization to meet each client’s needs.
In 2023, India’s NIOT and in 2024 Italy’s Codevintec asked us to manufacture a special support buoy to collect data from an ADCP.
Niot (National Institute of Ocean Technology), through our partner Nipun, requested a buoy with a diameter of 1350 mm and capable of going up to 3500 mt below sea level, ensuring reliable data collection in demanding marine environments.
Codevintec, a leading provider of advanced geophysical and oceanographic instrumentation, required four mooring systems for Fincantieri’s new oceanographic ship (NIOM), each featuring various monitoring systems, including ADCPs.
These buoys have a diameter of 1350 mm and can operate at depths of up to 1500 meters below sea level.
Thanks to our partner Codevintec, we secured the opportunity to participate in this exciting project.
With these new developments, Resinex reaffirms its commitment to innovation in oceanographic technology, alongside the dedication to support scientific institutions and industry leaders in their pursuit of accurate, reliable data from the most challenging marine environments. Whether for coastal monitoring or deep-ocean exploration, Resinex ADCP buoys are setting new standards in performance, durability, and customization.
