Schematic of drifting acoustic buoys including ‘Hi-Flyer’ buoy with radar reflector and satellite transmitters, attached to a series of floats and a 100-150m vertical line to the acoustic recorder and anchor (to help the line stay vertical!)
Buoy Schematic
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Schematic of drifting acoustic buoys including ‘Hi-Flyer’ buoy with radar reflector and satellite transmitters, attached to a series of floats and a 100 to 150-meter (328 to 492-foot) vertical line to the acoustic recorder and anchor (to help the line stay vertical!)

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