The wave and current buoy that Firum had deployed in Kaldbaksfjord was retrieved yesterday for a check-up. The buoy had been transmitting current and wave measurements to Firum since its deployment on December 12. The buoy uses an accelerometer to measure how it moves up and down for 20 minutes and calculates various wave values. The measurements are then transmitted over the mobile network to a computer at Firum, which automatically publishes them on a website.
While on land, the buoy's attachments and zinc will be checked and the batteries will be recharged. The buoy has solar cells and batteries, allowing it to operate for extended periods. However, during winter when days are short, and the buoy does not receive enough daylight, it must be recharged more frequently. Unfortunately, the wave and current measurements during the storm on January 31 are unavailable as the buoy had no power.
Once the buoy is recharged and weather conditions permit, it will be redeployed in the same location in Kaldbaksfjord. While the buoy is on land, wave and current measurements will not be available on Firum's website. However, if everything goes according to plan, the buoy will be redeployed later this week, and the measurements will be available again.
