一、Product Purpose

The wave monitoring buoy is primarily used for real-time monitoring of wave parameters in marine, lake, and river water areas. Its core application scenarios include:

Marine Environmental Monitoring: Acquiring data on wave height, wave period, wave direction, and wave spectrum to support marine forecasting and typhoon early warning.
Water Resources Engineering: Assisting in the design and O&M of ports, waterways, offshore wind power, and other engineering projects, and evaluating the impact of waves on structures.
Scientific Observation: Providing long-term, continuous in-situ measurement data for oceanography and hydrodynamics research.
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: Coordinating with hydrological stations to monitor wave changes under extreme weather conditions (such as storms and tsunamis), assisting in emergency decision-making.

二、Product Features

1. Structure and Protection

1. High-Stability Float Body: Adopts a spherical or streamlined design (hemispherical in the figure shown), reducing wave drag. Paired with a mooring system (such as a weighted anchor and flexible cable), it ensures positional stability under complex current conditions.

2. Weather-Resistant Materials: The float body is made of corrosion-resistant polymer materials (such as polyethylene or fiberglass-reinforced plastic), with UV resistance and resistance to seawater/freshwater erosion, adapting to harsh environments including salt spray and humidity.

3. High Protection Rating: The sensor housing features IP67/IP68 waterproof and dustproof ratings, ensuring long-term reliable operation of internal equipment.

2. Energy and Communication

1. Solar Self-Power Supply: Solar panels are integrated on the top, paired with a large-capacity energy storage battery (such as a lithium battery), achieving long-term operation with "zero external power supply." It can sustain continuous operation for several days during overcast and rainy weather.
2. Wireless Data Transmission: Built-in 4G/5G, NB-IoT, or satellite communication modules support real-time or scheduled data upload to the cloud platform, facilitating remote monitoring and data analysis.

3. Monitoring Performance

1. High-Precision Sensing: Equipped with core components such as accelerometers and pressure sensors, it accurately measures wave height, wave period, wave direction, and other parameters, with a data update frequency of up to 1 Hz.
2. Multi-Parameter Expansion: Auxiliary sensors such as water temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen can be integrated (expansion interfaces are reserved in the figure shown), achieving comprehensive "wave + water quality" monitoring.

4. Identification and O&M

1. Visual Identification: A conspicuous yellow exterior with reflective coating facilitates manual inspection or drone positioning. The surface is printed with "Wave Monitoring" text to clearly indicate its functional attributes.
2. Low-maintenance Design: Modular structure (independent units for sensors, communication and power supply), supporting quick replacement and maintenance to reduce operation and maintenance costs.