System Development

The video to the left shows AMI's next development model in a pool test where the generator motion is powering a DC fan.

This generator is smaller in diameter and lighter than lighter than the previous platform version, and will generate approximately 10 watts of power in 15 cm (6 inch) wind chop in the intracoastal waterways with a 0.4 meter (~18 inch) diameter buoy.  This is enough to power navigation lights and other marine monitoring equipment in intracoastal locations.

AMI is working with DJ Palka Enterprises, a machine shop and injection molding company, on the manufacturing of the prototype generators.

Video of new buoy configuration generator powering a DC fan. If the video above does not work you can use this YouTube Link.

The picture to the left is of AMI's 1st buoy prototype buoy in the intracoastal waterway.

Video of platform generator powering a navigation light. If the video above does not work you can use this YouTube Link.

The video to the left shows the platform version of the generator powering a navigation light. The navigation light the prototype generator is operating is an FA-249 LED navigation light donated to AMI from Pharos Marine/ Automatic Power.

Platform generators in the intracoastal waterway.

Three platform generators operating in the intracoastal waterway near Melbourne, Florida, in 1992.