Open Buoy
Open Buoy is an Open Source, Affordable, and Accessible Buoy Device that performs Tsunami Detection and Marine Research. It features live data recording and sensing which can be broadcasted globally as well as a comprehensive developer and researcher kit.
Tsunami Detection
Open Buoy acts as an early warning tsunami or flood detection device
Accessible and Low Cost
Traditional research buoys cost thousaunds of dollars. We strive to make Open Buoy cost less than a $150
Marine Research
The Buoy contains various sensors to gather and publish information for researchers to analyze
Open Source
Open Buoy features documentation and all of our code is open-source for the public to view.
Tsunami Detection
Open Buoy contains tsunami and flood detection features by utilizing the sensors on board and algorithms in order to evaluate potential tsunamis.
Open Buoy can act as an early warning system for potentially harmful natural disasters.
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Marine Research
Open Buoy can also conduct real-time marine research using its sensors which can be for research purposes.
The research data can be stored locally or on a web server and published for other researchers to see.
View allAccessible and Low Cost
We strive to make Open Buoy accessible to researchers of any financial background by utilizing cheap and accessible materials, and providing free development data and materials.
Inexpensive Materials and Construction
Intuitive Setup and Construction
Open Source Documentation
Open Source
Open Buoy is a completely open source project striving to make construction and replication as streamlined as possible through a rigourous documentation process.
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Interested in Contributing?
Open Buoy is an open source and publishes each stage of the build process for the public to see and improve. If you have any ideas or feature requests, please feel free to contribute on GitHub