Enclosure 2 to Comdtinst 16478.12
2. Buoy siting is not always precise. Even if batteries were lost from
a floating AtoN in the past, the AtoN is presently unlikely to be at
the same exact location. Differential Global Positioning System
DGPS) technology will likely reduce future siting variance, but will
not increase the chance of finding past battery losses.
3. Floating AtoN are normally serviced aboard larger vessels where their
batteries are changed and returned to port for disposal. Fixed
lighted AtoN are more often serviced from boats or shore, in some
cases making return transport of batteries more difficult.
4. Buoy batteries are normally installed inside of a sealed compartment.
If the aid is knocked down or sunk, the batteries are usually
recovered with it.
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Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Priority Ranking Plan for Aton Battery Recovery
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