Buoy Technology Committee
The Buoy Technology Committee fosters the technology sharing and professional development in the highly specialized field of buoy systems. To that end, the Committee hosts technology sessions at the OCEANS conference and the bi-annual Buoy Workshop conferences, hosted at key buoy technology worksites.
Overview of the Committee
Buoy technology systems are used for oceanography, ocean engineering, and navigation. Major components of buoy technology include: realistic numerical modeling of moored buoy systems to determine static and dynamic forcing by sea state, ocean currents, and wind drag; the engineering understanding to develop mechanically survivable mooring components, buoy platforms and buoy systems; the engineering understanding to accommodate electrical and optical conductors into mooring systems to enable buoy observatory systems; focused laboratory and at-sea testing of critical buoy components and systems to improve reliability.
Events
16th Buoy Workshop - March 23-26, 2026
You are cordially invited to join us for the 16th MTS Buoy Workshop sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) to present and share your buoy-related work and projects to all attendees. It is hosted March 23-26, 2026 in St. Petersburg, FL. Learn More >>
Committee Co-Chairs
Principal: Rick Cole | RDSEA International, Inc. | [email protected]
Principal Engineer: Don Peters | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | [email protected]
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