Clamparatus Spec Sheet
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Clamparatus Profiler Mounts for Buoys For Buoy Mount Measurements Mount an acoustic Doppler profiler, acoustic modem or other subsurface sensor systems onto an existing navigation buoy with the Oceanscience Clamparatus. The unique design of the Clamparatus system facilitates provision of real time navigation data by securing the instrument and associated data transmission equipment to standard Aid to Navigation (ATON) buoys. How the Clamparatus Works The Clamparatus does not require the buoy to which it is attached to be cut, drilled, welded on or changed in any way. It is securely attached to the buoy with a proprietary clamping system. Current velocity information from the ADCP on the Clamparatus is continuously telemetered to the shore station, and from there offered to ship operations to assist navigation through the NOAA PORTS system. Uses for the Clamparatus Originally designed in 2000 through the collaboration of Nortek USA and Oceanscience, the Clamparatus and Aquadopp current profiler combination was recognized by NOAA as a reliable and robust method to obtain valuable navigation data. NOAA has since placed Clamparatii aand Aquadopp ADCP’s on ATON buoys along US Coastlines in many major ports. Private ports, harbors and university research groups have also installed these systems for real-time monitoring of ocean currents. Appearance For corrosion resistance and appearance, the Clamparatus is painted with the same system and colors used on Coast Guard buoys. The Clamparaus system has been used by Cheveron, NOAA, US Coast Guard, Universities and regulatory agencies. www.oceanscience.com

Clamparatus Clamparatus Specifications The Clamparatus specifications are listed below. CLAMPARATUS SPECIFICATIONS Construction Material Hardware Type of Buoy ADCP Size Aluminum 316 Stainless Steel or Titanium 8’ x 26’ ubiquitous US Coast Guard steel navigation buoy 2” - 8” Order Codes CLAMP 8-26N - Clamparatus Warranty One Year on all components. Contact Information The Oceanscience Group 4129 Avenida de la Plata Oceanside, CA 92056 Phone (760) 754-2400 Fax (760) 754-2485 info@oceanscience.com www.oceanscience.com