Barrett Corporation's Logistics Division proudly presents the TMBS (Three Modular Buoy System), or ‘Tims’ for short: a bell-shaped, triple-configuration buoy designed to assist mariners in navigating hazardous waters across the vast oceans of Stormworks.
This buoy is 10.3% heavier than our previous iterations, thus improving stability in high-load environments and in-turn, its efficiency in severe weather conditions. The TMBS features a simplified, ‘click-and-forget’ auto-anchor system and is supplied with three preconfigured light modes: Red (Port), Green (Starboard), and White (Navigation).
All lights operate at a standard Fl 2s interval, in accordance with the Canadian Coast Guard Light List.
Information about buoys or maritime navigation can be found at:
Canadian Coast Guard Light List[publications.gc.ca]
Canadian Chart 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms[charts.gc.ca]
Specifications
Item
Description
Dry Mass (Buoy)
259kg
Dry Mass (w/ Anchor)
317kg
Cost
$6,266
Dimensions
6.5m x 1.75m
Maximum Depth
~35 meters
Minimum Lifespan
~116 days
Viewing Distance
8,000 to 10,000 meters
Equipment
2x Rope, 1x Cable, 1x Welding Torch
Electronics
2x Solar Panels, 1x Wind Sensor, 1x Humidity Sensor, 1x Rain Sensor
Can Be Hoisted
Yes (2x rope anchors and 2x electric connectors)
Author Notes
Ropes and connectors on top sides for hoisting / maintenance
Light Mode | How-To-Use
To activate the buoy, simply press the "Activate Buoy" button on the platform to drop the anchor. The anchor will automatically sink until it hits a surface, then retract for 0.3s, resulting in a stronger tether that keeps the buoy upright and prevents surface drift under heavy winds.
Use the buoy type keypad to set the Light Mode:
1 - Red (Port)
2 - Green (Starboard)
3 - White (Navigation)
Note: The anchor must be connected for the buoy's Light Mode to work. Once you hear the buzzer, the anchor is set, and you can change the Light Mode.
Maintenance Mode | How-To-Use
Before performing maintenance, the technician must de-press the ‘Activate Buoy’ button and manually raise the winch. Once raised, the ‘Buoy Power’ breaker may be opened to isolate power, ensuring safe maintenance without electrical hazard.
Note: Power isolation is not required for hoisting the buoy from the water.
Reading Data From The Buoy
The buoy is equipped with multiple sensors to help determine the following data:
- Wind Speed - Configurable in ms, kph, mph, and kts
- Air Temperature - Configurable in Celcius and Fahrenheit
- Humidity
- Rain
- Buoy GPS X
- Buoy GPS Y
- Wind Direction
All data is sent through radio transmitters, on the frequency 537, starting on composite channel 20 through 27 respectively.
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Credits
Mods used in screenshots:
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