Drifting buoys
Drifting buoys, or drifters, can be used to predict the trajectory of a slick (oil or chemical) in order to plan spill response actions. Depending on their design, they may be floating or ballasted to drift in the water column
Custom tests
Aims
Design, test and compare drifting buoys in a controlled environment and under reproducible conditions, using specially designed test benches and specific protocols in order to meet the client's needs.
Examples of tests:
- Evaluate the behavior of buoys in CEDRE's Polludrome with hydrocarbons or chemicals
- At sea
Location
CEDRE:
- Technical facilities
Natural environment
Products
- Oil
- Simulant
Duration
Depends on protocol
Standards
Custom protocol designed according to client's needs
Deployment tests
Aims
Design and test the deployment of drifting buoys and evaluate their operational performance in field conditions :
- Ease of deployment
- Data access
- Data quality (precision, time step...)
- Drift prediction reliability
- Lifetime
- Buoy retrieval
Location
Natural environment
Products
Simulant
Duration
Depends on protocol
Standards
Deployment based on client's needs