Nordic marine deployment
Toughboy is built for marine deployment in Nordic conditions. Specify the site exposure and planned service access with the configuration.
AtoN House Nordic · Data buoys
Measuring buoys
Toughboy buoys for wave and current measurement
Toughboy measuring buoys collect wave, water level and temperature data, with optional ADCP current profiling. Vikingegaarden helps Nordic harbor and coastal project teams select the configuration, plan mooring and access the measurements online.
- Waves and current
- Water level
- Temperature
- ADCP options
- Data online
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Key features
Why choose Toughboy measuring buoys
Select the measurement configuration and ADCP option for the site, then plan mooring, data access and service.
Measurement configuration
Wave, water level and temperature measurements are listed in the range. An ADCP adds current profiling; confirm the sensor package supplied.
ADCP current profiling
ADCP variants cover different profiling requirements. Select the supplied instrument and configuration from the depth and measurement task.
Wave measurement
Wave data from the buoy itself, useful for harbor operations, coastal works and offshore planning around your site.
Water level and temperature
Water level and temperature are recorded alongside waves and current, giving one buoy for the sea conditions around a harbor.
Plan operating cost
Construction, sensor configuration and service intervals determine operating cost over the deployment period.
Data online and shared
With all information online, you can easily share the data with those who need it, from harbor staff to consultants and authorities.
With or without ADCP
Choose a buoy without ADCP when current profiling is not needed, or specify the ADCP configuration for the required measurements.
How it works
How a Toughboy measuring buoy collects and shares data
Moor the buoy at the measurement location and configure data collection and online access for the project.
Toughboy measuring buoys are deployed at harbor entrances, coastal monitoring locations and construction sites. The installed sensors record the required conditions, with an ADCP added where current profiling is needed.
Vikingegaarden helps select the variant, confirm its instrument specifications, plan the mooring and set up access to the measurements online.
Decide whether the project requires ADCP current profiling
Moor the buoy at the site of interest
Configure the installed sensors and measurement schedule
All information goes online and is shared with those who need it
Plan inspection and service for the deployment
Models
Toughboy measuring buoy variants
Four variants, differing in whether an ADCP is fitted and at which frequency.
Toughboy without ADCP
Measures waves, water level and temperature without a current profiler.
- Waves, water level and temperature
- No current profiling
- Data online
Toughboy with ADCP, configuration 1
Current profiling for shallow sites.
- ADCP configuration confirmed on request
- Profiling range on request
- Waves, water level and temperature included
Toughboy with ADCP, configuration 2
Current profiling for medium depths.
- ADCP configuration confirmed on request
- Profiling range on request
- Waves, water level and temperature included
Toughboy with ADCP, configuration 3
Current profiling for deeper waters.
- ADCP configuration confirmed on request
- Profiling range on request
- Waves, water level and temperature included
Ecosystem
Measuring buoys, supplied by Vikingegaarden
Our partner manufacturer builds the Toughboy buoys. Vikingegaarden supplies them through AtoN House Nordic and helps you put the data to use.
Vikingegaarden supplies Toughboy measuring buoys to Nordic harbor, coastal and offshore projects. We help select the configuration, confirm the ADCP requirements, plan deployment and set up online data access. Measuring buoys sit alongside the wider AtoN House Nordic range of navigation buoys, lights and monitoring equipment.
- Toughboy measuring buoys, available through Vikingegaarden
- Help with variant choice, ADCP frequency and deployment
- Online data access set up for sharing
- One supplier for measuring buoys and navigation marking
Technical details
Toughboy measuring buoy variants
Confirm the supplied ADCP model, frequency units, profiling range and included sensors against the selected configuration before ordering.
ADCP frequency and measurement range are confirmed in the selected sensor's data sheet.
Ask about a specification| Variant | ADCP frequency | Maximum range |
|---|---|---|
| Without ADCP | none | not applicable |
| With ADCP, configuration 1 | On request | On request |
| With ADCP, configuration 2 | On request | On request |
| With ADCP, configuration 3 | On request | On request |
Product guide
Planning wave and current measurements
A Toughboy buoy provides measurements from the location where the project needs them. The sensor configuration, mooring and data access should be specified together.
Harbor and coastal project requirements
Harbor operations, coastal engineering and offshore construction can require local wave and current information. Define the measurement location and parameters, then identify who needs access to the readings. Vikingegaarden sets up online access for the project.
With or without current profiling
The range includes a Toughboy without ADCP and variants fitted with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler. Choose the ADCP configuration from the required profiling depth and measurement task, and confirm the instrument specifications and included sensors before ordering.
A buoy without ADCP does not provide ADCP current profiling. Wave, water level and temperature measurements are listed for the range; the supplied sensor package should be confirmed for the selected configuration.
Mooring, collection and service
Place the buoy at the harbor entrance, construction site or coastal location being studied. Vikingegaarden helps plan the mooring, measurement configuration and online access. Inspection and service requirements should be considered for the planned deployment and exposure.
When a configurable data buoy is more appropriate
For a broader selection of sensors, logging and communications, compare marine data buoys. For visible navigation marking without a measurement system, see navigation buoys.
A closer look
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions about measuring buoys
What does a Toughboy measuring buoy record?
The listed range covers wave, water level and temperature measurements, with optional ADCP current profiling. Confirm the sensor package and measurement configuration for the supplied buoy.
Do I need an ADCP?
An Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler is used when the project requires a current profile through the water column. A variant without ADCP is available when this measurement is not required.
How is the ADCP configuration selected?
Provide the profiling depth and measurement task. Vikingegaarden helps select the instrument and confirms its model, frequency units and profiling range against the configuration supplied.
Where can the buoy be deployed?
Typical locations include harbor entrances, coastal monitoring sites and coastal or offshore construction projects. The mooring and service plan are specified for the location and conditions.
How can the project team access measurements?
Measurements are available online and can be shared with the harbor team, engineers, consultants and other project users. Vikingegaarden sets up data access with the deployment.
How does this differ from a general data buoy?
Toughboy provides a wave measurement range with current profiling options. A data buoy is a configurable platform for sensors, logging and wireless communication.
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Let's plan your measuring buoy installation
Tell us where you need sea data, how deep the water is and who should see the results. We come back with a proposal for the variant and the deployment.