ToughBoy
Q: How is the wave data calculated? A: The calculated wave data derives from this document https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/wavemeas.pdf as stated in the Buoy ...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Q: ToughBoy wave direction is shown on Onshore webUI as “travel towards”. What does that mean? A: Standard definition for wave direction is "coming...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Q: Is the direction shown on the data, true north or magnetic north? A: The ToughBoy is referenced to Magnetic north but do note the compass accuracy as...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Q: What is the meaning of DM, HDG and DP abbreviations used in Onshore webUI? A: DM is the mean wave direction (traveling towards). HDG is buoy mean ...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Q: ToughBoy reset did not help. What is the next step? A: In some circumstances reset button does not help (reset is not performed). Please contact Supp...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Q: I am seeing time drift on my data coming from the ToughBoy? A: Time drift is due to missing GPS position. ToughBoy will synchronize up against the GP...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Q: I want to change sample rate of the data coming to Onshore webUI? A: Users cannot change the sample rate and some are fixed, like the wave sample rat...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Q: Where can I find Vaisala weather station manual? A: Vaisala manual can be found here: https://www.kenelec.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Vaisala-W...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Primary battery Over time the primary battery voltage level will drop where it only can supply the buoy while the solar panels are charging the battery. Wh...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Refresh rate The user can get all buoy data available pushed to a user FTP site, similar to the manual "Export" feature on the webpage, except th...
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 at 1:07 PM