Environmental Surveillance Buoys
Smart, rugged buoy systems to monitor water quality and marine conditions in remote or high-impact environments.
Intelligent Aquatic Monitoring with Environmental Surveillance Buoys
Environmental surveillance buoys are autonomous, sensor-integrated floating systems that provide continuous real-time data on aquatic ecosystems. Equipped with advanced telemetry, these platforms are built to monitor a range of parameters such as water quality, meteorological data, and hydrodynamic behavior. Deployed in lakes, rivers, coastal waters, and offshore locations, they play a vital role in safeguarding ecosystems, supporting compliance, and enabling science-based decision-making.
Core Components
We provide advanced products built with premium components from our team, GAO Tek Inc., and GAO RFID Inc.
Sensor Hardware
Environmental Sensors
Advanced Detection
Aligned with Environmental & Agriculture Sensors, offering multi-parameter aquatic and atmospheric sensing capabilities tailored to complex field conditions.
- Agriculture Sensors
- High Accuracy
Buoy Platforms
Aquatic Monitoring
Utilized with LoRaWAN Accessories to enable modular integration of marine-deployed sensor systems within long-range telemetry networks.
- Modular Integration
- Telemetry Networks
Weather Sensors
Weather Data Transmission
Integrated using BLE Gateways, Beacons & Accessories to facilitate low-energy, short-range weather data transmission in hybrid station architectures.
- BLE Gateways
- Low-Energy Transmission
- Hybrid Architectures
Power System
Flexible Energy Options
Powered through our Solar Power solutions to ensure continuous, off-grid operation of floating or remote monitoring stations.
- Solar Power
- Continuous Monitoring
Telemetry Modules
Cellular IoT Devices
Supported by Cellular IoT Devices, enabling resilient long-range communication across cellular, satellite, and radio networks in diverse deployment environments.
- Long-Range Communication
- Satellite & Radio Networks
Software Capabilities
User Interface
Web-based and mobile-friendly dashboards with real-time alerts, data visualization, and analytics tools.
Data Management
Time-series data storage, automated data cleaning, and sensor calibration tracking.
Configurable Alerts
Custom thresholds with SMS/email/push notifications for abnormal readings or maintenance needs.
Cloud-Based Services
Data APIs
RESTful APIs for integration with GIS platforms, third-party software, or enterprise SCADA systems.
Secure Cloud Hosting
End-to-end encryption, automated backups, and compliance-ready storage.
AI/ML Analytics
Predictive modeling for trend detection, anomaly identification, and impact forecasting.
Discover Product Details
These solutions ensure seamless integration, industry compliance, and reliable performance for diverse applications.
Key Features and Functionalities
- Autonomous, long-duration deployment (30+ days without maintenance)
- Anti-biofouling coatings and ultrasonic cleaning for sensor longevity
- Redundant telemetry for guaranteed data delivery
- Easy sensor interchangeability and modular upgrades
- Integrated GPS for real-time location and movement tracking
- Tamper alerts and onboard diagnostics
- Solar-powered system with intelligent power management
System Integrations and Compatibility
- Compatible with third-party sensors from brands such as YSI, RBR, Turner Designs, and more
- Interoperable with SCADA, ArcGIS, EPA data portals, and marine navigation systems
- Seamless integration with data aggregation hubs, field tablets, and wireless relay stations
- Supported formats: CSV, JSON, XML, NetCDF
Benefits
- Enables real-time decision-making in sensitive and remote water bodies
- Reduces operational costs through automation and remote diagnostics
- Supports regulatory reporting with continuous, verifiable datasets
- Strengthens environmental protection and emergency response strategies
- Improves research outcomes with high-resolution temporal and spatial data
Applications
- Water quality monitoring in drinking water reservoirs and treatment zones
- Environmental impact assessments for mining, dredging, and offshore drilling
- HAB (Harmful Algal Bloom) early warning systems in freshwater and marine environments
- Fisheries management and aquaculture condition tracking
- Flood forecasting and hydrological research
- Coastal erosion, storm surge, and wave pattern analysis
Industries Served
- Environmental Agencies
- Utilities & Water Management Authorities
- Oil & Gas
- Mining & Natural Resources
- Research Institutes and Universities
- Emergency Response and Disaster Management
- Port Authorities and Maritime Operations
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards and Regulations
- EPA Clean Water Act (CWA)
- NOAA National Water Quality Monitoring Council Guidelines
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 1110-2-1201
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
- Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) Guidelines
Case Studies
Explore case studies showcasing how our products deliver reliable monitoring, seamless integration, and measurable results across diverse industries.
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
To combat nutrient pollution and algal blooms, Environmental Telemetry Devices deployed three environmental surveillance buoys across critical Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Equipped with multi-parameter sondes and meteorological sensors, the system delivered real-time data to state agencies and academic researchers, enabling immediate responses to oxygen depletion zones and long-term trend analysis.
Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana
A consortium of environmental consultants and energy companies used our buoy systems to monitor salinity, turbidity, and sediment transport during dredging operations. The buoys helped ensure compliance with environmental regulations while providing data to optimize dredging schedules and reduce downstream impacts.
Lake Ontario, Ontario
Our Canadian client, a government-funded environmental monitoring program, installed a grid of four buoys in Lake Ontario to detect nutrient load, track algal blooms, and study thermal stratification. The platform’s integration with satellite telemetry allowed uninterrupted data flow in remote areas with limited cellular coverage.
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