Variety of drifters, suggested in 2008, has been developed on basis of Data Buoy Cooperation Panel requirements and desires to have better technical parameters according to the problems of oceanographers and hydrometeorologists. In addition to possibility of data transfer and locations via Argos communication system, same means can be provided via Iridium communication system, which has faster traffic. All the buoys can be equipped with GPS receivers and Real Time Clock (RTС) to have samples and locations at round hours independently of time of a buoy activation. All the buoys have precise and stable sensors of air pressure and sea surface temperature. Lifetime of buoys can be up to three years after one year keeping at warehouse. 2008 Catalogue of Marlin WOCE style drifters |