The orientation of the buoy is assisted by two sails that attempt to keep one quadrant pointed into wind. The buoys are usually secured using a single point mooring. Additional mooring points exist to secure the buoys in a fixed orientation for short periods when required. Communication between the buoys and the shore is via spread spectrum telemetry. Data is collected on a central acquisition system, stored and distributed via the Internet.
Users can supply their own data systems if required.
Routine monitoring of the standard sensor suite is possible via the Internet and protocols are being developed to allow users to interrogate and control their instruments remotely via secure web pages. LPW 3 with a 4 pole, rotating field brushless generator. The generator is used primarily to charge the battery bank, but can also be placed on the equipment bus to provide direct power if required. Battery charging will be an automatic event based on a preset, low battery voltage point. A second smaller battery bank will be provided to power the navigation devices.