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Farallon Smart Buoy is a depth-rated ruggedized hard plastic buoy designed to withstand the rigors of offshore fishing while transmitting in all conditions via Iridium satellite and radio. It is small and light enough to be stored inside a crab or lobster pot, but durable enough to be bounced off the deck or whipped around by 20 foot Arctic seas.
- Integrates seamlessly with a wide range of gear: from traps to longlines, gillnets and even FADs, attaching as a trailer buoy
- No on/off switch, just an automatic sensor that turns the buoy on when it hits the water
What information does the Smart Buoy record? Data collected by the Farallon Buoy includes lat/long coordinates, distance traveled, velocity, ambient water temperature and acceleration
What is the maximum depth rating? Officially rated to 400m and have seen even better results in actual use.
How long does the battery last between charges? Battery life varies based on a number of factors including message frequency, ocean conditions and ambient temperature. We regularly achieve battery life in excess of 6 months for long-term deployments and find that even with the most frequent message rates monthly charging is more than enough.
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