Fiobuoy... Method of Operation
 


PROGRAMMING THE
FiOBUOY

A specific time and date on which the buoy is required to release itself from its underwater mooring and ascend to the surface, is programmed into the
Fiobuoy via a hand held terminal

In the case of Acoustic Fiobuoy Models, a Time and Date is still programmed, to be used as a backup should the Acoustic Communications fail.

 


UNDERWATER DEPLOYMENT

The Fiobuoy is attached to an anchor and/or equipment and subsequently submerged at a predetermined location.
The Fiobuoy is deployed in a vertical orientation due to its retention by the primary tether viz., the release pin (attached to the rope and) held securely by the 'closed' jaws of the release mechanism.
 
THE PROGRAMMED RELEASE EVENT

At a designated time and date, OR when an Acoustic Command is received from the surface, the release mechanism is activated and the Fiobuoy is freed from its primary tether. It immediately assumes a horizontal orientation and commences to rotate about its horizontal axis.


  


ASCENT AND RECOVERY

The process of ascent occurs as a result of positive buoyancy while the Fiobuoy continues to rotate about its horizontal axis. The Fiobuoy remains connected to the anchor and/or equipment via its secondary tether. Recovery can occur immediately the buoy reaches the surface.
 

 

    
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