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Offshore Nomad

A drifter designed for open ocean operation under global Iridium bidirectional communication. Operating to one year depending on user configuration. Rechargable LiPo batteries to reuse as many times as necessary.
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Offshore Nomad

A drifter designed for open ocean operation under global Iridium bidirectional communication. Operating to one year depending on user configuration. Rechargable LiPo batteries to reuse as many times as necessary.
How It Works?
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    Technical sheet

    Specifications

    Designed for global ocean operations · Iridium + GNSS · ARM-class processing

    Communication

    IridiumFrequency range 1616 – 1626.5 MHz
    SBDDuplexing TDD (Time Domain Duplex)
    AntennasIridium 2 dBi · GPS 2.5 dBi

    Positioning

    GNSSReceiver 32 channels
    GPS + GALILEO + SBASL1 1575.42 MHz
    GLONASSL1 1597.5 MHz

    Hardware

    ProcessorARM Core
    Memory5 MB RAM · 10 MB Flash
    BatteryLiPo 20 400 mAh · 3.7 V nominal
    ChargingDC 4.2 V · 2 A max

    Physical

    Dimensions720 × 220 × 220 mm
    Weight2 895 g
    Resources

    Downloads

    Quick start guides and application notes for the Nomad family

    Quick Start Guide

    Offshore Nomad v3

    A3
    Quick Start Guide

    Offshore Nomad v2

    A4
    Application Note 201

    LD Manager Signal Identification Guide

    A4
    Application Note 202

    LED Indications for Nomad Family v3

    A4
    Application Note 312

    Drogue Pila assembly

    A4
    Application Note 313

    Drogue Satis assembly

    A4
    Quick Start Guide

    Coastal Nomad v3

    A3
    Quick Start Guide

    Coastal Nomad v2

    A4
    Quick Start Guide

    Hybrid Nomad v3

    A3

    Common questions

    How long does it take to recharge the batteries?

    Between 6 and 24 hours, depending on the level of discharge.

    What is the Search Mode?

    Search Mode progressively increases position sampling frequency as vessels approach the buoys for recovery, balancing tracking precision with Iridium communication costs.

    What are the costs of operating Offshore buoys?

    Offshore Nomads use customised Iridium plans tailored to individual customer needs. The standard plan is 55 € activation + 27 €/month for 600 communications.

    Can I add additional sensors to the buoy?

    Barometric pressure and water temperature are standard additions. Contact SouthTEK for other sensor options.

    Where can I use the Offshore Nomad?

    Offshore Nomads operate anywhere on Earth thanks to Iridium global coverage.

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