Ocean Data Acquisition System

An Ocean Data Acquisition System ( ODAS ) is a buoy that is used to collect meteorological and oceanographic data. It is a combination of measuring devices that can be installed like a shipping sign on a buoy floating in the sea. However, this is not primarily used for navigation purposes.

An ODAS bin is yellow and bears the words "ODAS" and an identification number.

The data collected can relate, for example, to:

• Air temperature
• Air pressure
• Wind direction
• Wind speed
• Swell
• Wave height
• Sea surface temperature

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ODAS buoy - International Dictionary of Marine Aids to Navigation. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities , accessed February 2, 2018 . 
2. ^ The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office: MARINERS HANDBOOK. PDF . 8th edition. 2004, p. 42 ( academia.edu [PDF; accessed on February 2, 2018]).