NOMAD Buoys

There have been no known capsizings of 6-meter NOMAD hulls.

The 6-meter NOMAD is an aluminum-hulled, boat-shaped buoy which provides relatively high cost effectiveness and excellent long-term survivability in severe seas. These buoys are highly directional and have a quick rotational response. There have been no known capsizings of 6-meter NOMAD hulls. … [Read more...]

An Extensive List of Acronyms

The list of measurements provided by buoys is rather extensive. Here's a guide to the various measurements published by NDBC: Wind Direction (WDIR) Wind direction (the direction the wind is coming from in degrees clockwise from true N) during the same period used for WSPD. Wind Speed … [Read more...]