Super-smart buoy to be launched in Cork harbour

A new super-smart buoy is to be launched in Cork harbour in the next few weeks which will provide scientists with a wealth of information and facilitate a number of hi-tech research projects.

The Data Platform, as it’s known, costs €300,000 and was developed by SmartBay Ireland, which is theNational Research Test and Demonstration Facility funded by the Higher Education Authority.

The yellow buoy will be equipped with sensors, marine communications and acoustic monitoring equipment.