Performance Validation of Two Buoy-Mounted ADCPs Using a Subsea Reference in the Ionian Sea

Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) deployed on floating buoys present a compelling alternative to traditional seabed-mounted systems for current resource assessment. They simplify deployment in deep waters, facilitate real-time data transmission, and can be integrated into multi-sensor platforms, such as floating LiDAR buoys widely used in offshore wind assessment.