BUTO1 was inspected ans serviced over the period 14-17 March 2015. During this period
the exterior of the buoy (floating base and metal supports) were cleaned
of barnacles and other fouling. All instruments were inspected, cleaned
and replaced. During this period the sonde was out the water for 3 days.
The anode is badly eroded and should be replaced.
The RMY temp/RH installed the previous month was not collecting data. The unit was inpsected and reinstalled, but the problem persists. On further correspondence with C-ARMs two other options will be looked at to correct the problem.
The Sontek ADP was also deployed on this trip.
Cellular and RF communications were confirmed from
multiple sources.
The next visit is scheduled for the end of May 2015