The Signature buoy makes life easier for those working with Signature ADCPs in the field. It is constructed from two identical halves, with internal pockets to fit the Signature ADCPs and either a single or double battery canister. Just four bolts are needed to hold the two halves together, and no screws or bolts are needed to keep the instrument and battery canister in place inside the buoy. The bottom part has a removable anchor plate with an arrangement that makes it very easy to attach the mooring rope. The Signature buoy comes with an adapter plate enabling maximum versatility for all your deployments.
The buoy is cylindrical with a slight conical shape. This means that the buoy will maintain a vertical orientation, even when exposed to strong currents and wave action, which is essential for good data.
The Signature buoy has a maximum diameter of 480 mm and the overall length is 1150 mm. No magnetic parts in the buoy ensures that there is no interference with the Signature’s compass.
